BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Why choose this course?
- Explore the latest issues in national and international politics
- Enjoy small class sizes and personal support
- Optional modules in History and Law
- Study modules that reflect current political issues from “Brexit” to decolonising the curriculum in our “Post-colonial Theory and Non-Western Philosophy” module.
- Go on trips to Parliament and research institutes and benefit from our proximity to London.
- Boost your employability through skills training, opportunities to do work experience and dedicated careers events organised as part of your study.
- Have the chance to develop your own analysis of contemporary political issues such as the rise of right-wing populism or the Arab-Israeli conflict in your dissertation project.
- Get the support you need to succeed in your studies through integrated skills sessions, academic writing tutors and a dedicated student support team.
- Tailor your degree by choosing optional modules from History and Law that match your interests and career ambitions.
- Study abroad at one of our partner institutions in Europe, North America, Australia or Asia or diversify your skills by studying a language alongside your course.
- In the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS), the teaching of our Politics and International Relations degree recieved an overall satisfaction rating of 83%, putting it above the sector average. 100% of students said they found the course intellectually stimulating, that the course was well organised and that they found feedback on coursework helpful.
What’s the course about?
How can we make sense of Brexit and the election of Trump? Should the international community intervene in Syria? Why do gender stereotypes and racial discrimination still determine opportunities in our society?
On the BA in Politics and International Relations you’ll study the central challenges that politics faces in the 21st century. You’ll develop the skills to understand, analyse, and critically debate the issues and arguments that shape national and international politics today. Our Politics and International Relations degree allows you to take your interest in politics and add the knowledge and training to turn it into a successful career in the world of local and global politics, the media or business.
Work placement/study abroad option: Between your second and final year, you’ll have the option to study abroad or do a work placement for up to a year. Not only will this give you an amazing experience to talk about but will also give your CV a boost. If you’d rather go straight to your final year, that’s absolutely fine too.
Your main campus is de Havilland
You’ll share this campus with students from business, law, sport, education, and humanities subjects. The student housing is close to our Sports Village which includes a gym, swimming pool and climbing wall. You can get breakfast, lunch, or dinner in our on-campus restaurant or bar (in the newly built Enterprise Hub) on days you don’t feel like cooking. You can also use the common room to play pool, video games or just to hang out with friends. Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.
What will I study?
The BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations has been designed to build your skills, knowledge and confidence through a balance of core modules, which cover key skills and concepts in the field, and a selection of optional modules, which allow you to specialise in your own areas of interest.
Our BA in Politics and International Relations is taught through:
- Live lectures recorded for flexible learning
- Seminars where you can discuss and apply what you learned in small groups
- Workshops to develop and practice research skills
One of the main differences between school and university is how much control you have over your learning. At university, as well as spending time in classes, you’ll do lots of independent study with support from our staff.
On the course you will be assessed through innovative assignments including:
- A cabinet crisis simulation
- A critical intervention into a political issue of your choice
- A research poster presentation
Level 4
Module | Credits | Compulsory/optional |
---|---|---|
Comparing Political Systems | 30 Credits | Compulsory |
Power, Citizens and the State | 30 Credits | Compulsory |
The Art of War: An Introduction to Strategic Studies | 30 Credits | Compulsory |
Anarchy, Order and Beyond: Studying International Relations | 30 Credits | Compulsory |
- Study abroad
An opportunity for an amazing experience, which will help make you stand out from the crowd. With more and more companies working internationally, experience of living in another country can make a great impression on future employers.
This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a sandwich year abroad. The University has partnerships with over 150 universities around the world, including the USA, Canada, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and closer to home in Europe.
If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee to the partner university and no tuition fee to us either. We’ll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it.
Please note Erasmus+ funding is only available until May 2023. For students starting their course in September 2022 and wishing to study abroad in 2023-24 or 2024-25, please refer to the Turing Scheme.
- Work placement
Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.
This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a work placement sandwich year. It’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought after professional skills.
Our dedicated Careers and Employment team are here to help guide you through the process.
If you take up a work placement between your second and third year of study, at the University of Hertfordshire you’ll pay no tuition fee for this year. We’ll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it.
Fees 2022
UK Students
Full time
- £9250 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1155 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
EU Students
Full time
- £14000 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1750 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
International Students
Full time
- £14000 for the 2022/2023 academic year
Part time
- £1750 per 15 credits for the 2022/2023 academic year
*Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.
Living costs / accommodation
The University of Hertfordshire offers a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget.
Clearing entry requirements
We’re committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. Over Clearing, we’ll be taking a flexible approach so if you don’t have the advertised grades, please submit a clearing application via our online application form or by calling our Clearing hotline on 0300 303 6300, and we’ll review and consider your application on an individual basis.
Standard entry requirements
UCAS points A Level BTEC IB requirement 112 – 120 BBC – BBB DMM – DDM 112 – 120 points Additional requirements
GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language and 4/D Mathematics
Access Course Tariff: An overall merit profile in 45 credits at Level 3.
All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Deadlines
15 January
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