Politics and International Relations with Study Abroad Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Politics and International Relations with Study Abroad Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
At the University of Bristol, our vision is ambitious and bold.
Our course explores power, who exercises it, for whom, how it is distributed and with what consequences. You will gain 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 and ...
At the University of Bristol, our vision is ambitious and bold.
Our course explores power, who exercises it, for whom, how it is distributed and with what consequences. You will gain 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 and the politics of Latin America, Africa, South and East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the US and Britain.
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.
Learn how the political sphere operates, specialise in areas that interest you and go on to make a real difference in the world.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Clifton Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A15-J37
Institution Code
B78
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Standard offer: AAA including an essay-based subject. Contextual offer: ABB including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Higher: AAAAB.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Higher: AA including an essay-based subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
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.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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