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Politics and International Relations BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Politics and International Relations BSc (Hons)
Bristol has an impressive reputation for teaching and research in politics and international relations and this course offers an enriching experience with exciting intellectual challenges.
You will study the politics of individual countries and governments and the relationships between states, communities and individuals.
The first year includes four compulsory units to ensure a solid grounding in the discipline. You will have greater choice as you progress through the course. The final year provides an exceptional range of units based on staff research interests, ...
Bristol has an impressive reputation for teaching and research in politics and international relations and this course offers an enriching experience with exciting intellectual challenges.<br/><br/>You will study the politics of individual countries and governments and the relationships between states, communities and individuals.<br/><br/>The first year includes four compulsory units to ensure a solid grounding in the discipline. You will have greater choice as you progress through the course. The final year provides an exceptional range of units based on staff research interests, including political theory, international relations, political economy, UK politics, US politics, gender, security and conflict.<br/><br/>Mandatory units in the first and second year will equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in your dissertation in your final year. You will be assigned an individual academic supervisor who will support your sociological research and writing on a topic of your choice.<br/><br/>Skills development is woven throughout your programme and you will graduate with valuable transferable skills that ensure you are well placed to pursue your career goals.<br/><br/>You will be joining a vibrant academic community. We provide regular workshops, guest speakers, reading groups and social events, as well as support for the student societies associated with this programme.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L200
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,B Standard Higher: AAAAB. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or History (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) in a single essay-based subject. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 36 Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay based subject. Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 5 at Higher Level in an essay based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD DDD in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma. Scottish Advanced HigherA,A Advanced Higher: AA including an essay-based subject. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalRequirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C. A levelA,A,A A,B,B Standard offer: AAA including an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: ABB including an essay-based subject. Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)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. |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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