BSc Politics and International Relations (L200)
2027 entry
Course summary
Our BSc Politics and International Relations degree is ambitious and bold. We explore power, who exercises it and with what consequences. You'll gain expert insight into the politics of different countries, regions and systems, as well as global and local political issues and movements.
Bristol is home to prominent scholars and many of our academics are global leaders in areas of political study, including:
- international relations
- security
- gender
- political philosophy
- international development
- peace-building
- environmental politics.
Their expertise spans the politics of Latin America, Africa, South and East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the US and Britain.
At Bristol, you'll be joining a vibrant academic community. We provide regular workshops, guest speakers, reading groups and social events. We also support the student societies associated with this programme.
Skills development is woven throughout your programme, enabling you to graduate with valuable, transferable skills that ensure you are well placed to pursue your career goals.
Learn how the political sphere operates, specialise in areas that fascinate you and go on to make a real difference in the world.
What you'll gain: skills and careers
Career paths
- Journalism
- Law
- Civil Service
- Business analysis
- Business strategy
- Public affairs
- Communications
Skills taught
- Advanced analytical thinking
- Critical evaluation
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Communication skills
- Decision making
Graduate employers
- UK Government
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Ecotricity
- Bank of England
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Course structure
Year one
Includes compulsory units which establish a solid grounding in the discipline. You'll have greater choice as you progress through the course.Year two
Offers an extensive range of units which provide introductions to specific fields, enabling you to begin tailoring your degree to your own interests.Year three
Provides you with an exceptional range of units based on staff research interests and expertise.Mandatory units in the first and second years will equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in your dissertation in your final year. You'll also be assigned an individual academic supervisor who will support your independent research and writing on a topic of your choice.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for Politics and International Relations can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement
Fees
Home students
- Year
- Year 1 fee
- 2027/28
- £10,050
International students
- Year
- Year 1 fee
- 2027/28
- £26,500
Further fees information
If you are studying an undergraduate course part-time, your tuition fee will normally be calculated pro rata to the full-time fee for the course.
Fees are subject to annual review and are liable to rise each year.
Home fees will be set in line with UK government policy and updated as per their guidance, while international fees increase annually in line with expected inflation rises.
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