BA Politics and Portuguese (RL52)
2022 entry
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| UCAS code | RL52 |
|---|---|
| Application method |
Full time: UCAS Part time: Apply direct to the University |
| Course duration | 4 year(s) full-time |
| Tuition fees |
Fees quoted are for 2021 entry only. Fees for 2022 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2021.
Part-time tuition fees will normally be charged on a pro rata basis Further information on tuition fees, living costs and financial support. |
| Location of course | Clifton campus, Placements |
| Part-time study |
6-7 year(s) part-time with daytime weekday teaching and a period of residence abroad |
About BA Politics and Portuguese
This course combines politics and international relations with the study of Portuguese, the seventh most widely spoken language in the world. This provides a valuable skill set, ideally tailored to the increasingly globalised workplace.
Politics is organised around three themes: political theory; comparative and national politics; and international relations. You will study the politics of individual countries and governments and the relationships between countries, communities and individuals.
In Portuguese you will study a combination of language and culture units. Portuguese is spoken throughout the world and Portuguese-speaking countries such as Brazil and Angola have complex, fascinating cultures.
You will spend your third year abroad, enabling you to refine your language skills and cultural knowledge and gain valuable work experience. For details on year abroad opportunities, please see Global Opportunities.
Both schools enjoy a strong reputation for teaching and research and this course combination provides intellectual challenge with a cosmopolitan perspective.
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Course structure
Typical offer for BA Politics and Portuguese - applicants must meet one of the following
| A-level Standard offer |
AAB including a modern language |
|---|---|
| A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? | BBB including a modern language |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer |
34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in a modern language |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer? |
31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in a modern language |
| Cambridge Pre-U offer | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C. |
| Access to HE Diploma offer | Access to HE Diploma in Humanities. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include at least 21 credits at Distinction and 24 at Merit or above. Plus proven capacity for language learning, usually through a B at A-level in a modern language. Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. |
| BTEC offer | DDD All applicants must demonstrate proven capacity for language learning, usually through a B at A-level in a modern language. |
| Scottish Qualifications Authority offer | Advanced Higher: AB including a modern language, and Standard Higher: AAABB |
| Welsh Baccalaureate offer | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. |
| European Baccalaureate offer | 80% overall, with 8.0 in a modern language |
| UK qualifications | Further information about UK qualifications |
| International qualifications | Accepted international qualifications |
Applicants must also meet these requirements
| GCSE profile requirements | Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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| English language requirements | If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile B Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. |
How we assess your application
Admissions statements relate to 2021 entry and will be updated for 2022 entry in summer 2021.
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Email: david.fowler@bristol.ac.uk
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