This degree offers the chance to choose from a variety of specialist modules in both Politics and International Relations.
You will study national systems, political theory, and world politics, with the opportunity for comparative analysis.
You can choose from a range of specialist modules allowing you to structure the course largely according to your own interests, choosing topics such as:
- inequality and justice
- environmental politics
- regional political systems
- international security
You can ...
This degree offers the chance to choose from a variety of specialist modules in both Politics and International Relations.<br/>You will study national systems, political theory, and world politics, with the opportunity for comparative analysis.<br/><br/>You can choose from a range of specialist modules allowing you to structure the course largely according to your own interests, choosing topics such as:<br/><br/><br/>- inequality and justice<br/><br/><br/>- environmental politics<br/><br/><br/>- regional political systems<br/><br/><br/>- international security<br/><br/><br/>You can undertake, and report on, an independently conducted research exercise and you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner institutions across the world.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L290
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
A,A,A,B,B
Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
D:30,M:15
30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 at Merit.
34
34 points with three subjects at Higher level grade 5 or above.
DDD
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3
At Higher Level.
D3,D3,M2
D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects. At least one from a social science or humanities subject such as History, Geography, English, Economics or Philosophy is preferred but not required. Combinations assessed on a case-by-case basis.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme
A,A,B
At least one A level from a social science is preferred but not required. General Studies is accepted.
This course accepts T Levels on a case by case basis.
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