In a world regularly rocked by major upheavals, this course offers you a solid grounding in political systems and ideas, and contemporary global challenges.
This degree combines the study of political theories and concepts with the study of global affairs. You will gain the knowledge and analytical skills required to understand and respond to contemporary international and domestic socio-political challenges, from political polarisation to climate change. The integrated study of politics and international relations allows you to tailor your degree to suit your interests.
In your first year you’ll study topics such as political theory and analysis, comparative political systems, international relations, international political economy and UK politics in a global context.
In your second year you'll delve further into political theory and analysis and advance your skills in research design and data analysis. You'll start to specialise, with themes such as conflict and security, foreign policy analysis, or the politics of environmental crisis.
In your final year you’ll carry out a year-long dissertation and select optional units relating to your interests, covering themes such as international economic crises, war and peace, gender politics, and contemporary critical theories.
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L290
Institution code:
B16
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
AAA or A*AB in three A levels.
We will not require a pass in any separate science practical endorsement for a science A level if you apply for entry in 2022 (or deferred entry in 2023).
Alternative offer:
AAB in three A levels plus one of:
grade A in an EPQ,
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate,
grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification,
grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics (except if you are studying an A Level in that subject)
if you are eligible, a pass in the Access to Bath course or successful completion of another recognised widening access programme
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.
AA in two Advanced Highers.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 36 credits achieved from units achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above.
Although we do not specify any particular subjects or units, we expect at least one of your subjects to include academic essay writing.
AA in two Advanced Highers.
We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.
D*DD in a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in a relevant subject area.
If we make you an offer, we may specify particular units in which you will need to achieve Distinctions. We are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services.
36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) in a relevant subject area.
If we make you an offer, we may specify particular units in which you will need to achieve Distinctions. We are unable to consider qualifications in Public Services.
D3, D3, D3 OR D2, D3, M1 in three principal subjects
Alternative offer:
D3, D3, M1 in three principal subjects plus one of:
grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives,
grade A in an EPQ,
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate,
grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification.
if you are eligible, a pass in the Access to Bath course or successful completion of another recognised widening access programme
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C
Please see our website for full details on alternative qualifications
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
65%
Go onto work and study:
95%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval. For all other fees, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% for every further year of study.
For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit:
https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/
Provider information
Claverton Down
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Bath
BA2 7AY
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