Politics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Politics BA (Hons)
Politics is one of the most dynamic and diverse academic subjects available and you will study everything from pressing issues of international crisis to the latest domestic political developments. This flexible degree is an ideal choice if you have a general interest in politics. We cover all the main branches of the subject international relations, global politics, political systems and institutions, and political philosophy.
You can also choose up to a sixth of your modules at each Stage from other subjects, such as a modern foreign language, history or law.
Politics is one of the most dynamic and diverse academic subjects available and you will study everything from pressing issues of international crisis to the latest domestic political developments. This flexible degree is an ideal choice if you have a general interest in politics. We cover all the main branches of the subject international relations, global politics, political systems and institutions, and political philosophy.<br/>You can also choose up to a sixth of your modules at each Stage from other subjects, such as a modern foreign language, history or law.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site (Newcastle)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L200
Institution Code
N21
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
AAABB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
34 points with three subjects at Higher level grade 5 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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.
Extended Project
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 level
A,A,B
At least one A level from a social science or humanities subject such as History, Government and Politics, Geography, English, Economics or Philosophy is preferred but not required. General Studies is accepted. A level combinations assessed on a case-by-case basis
T Level
This course accepts T Levels on a case by case basis.
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