Politics and International Relations BSc (Hons)
University of SurreyStag Hill, United Kingdom
Course overview
Global politics is increasingly interconnected. Our Politics and International Relations degree focuses on how local, national, and international politics interact. What is the role of foreign wars in driving political movements at home?
In what ways do debates about identity shape foreign policy? How do populist leaders learn from each other? You’ll graduate with a wide range of transferable skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Key highlights
- Examines how local, national and international politics interact
- Explores how foreign wars drive political movements at home
- Investigates how debates about identity shape foreign policy
- Studies how populist leaders learn from each other
- Develops transferable skills highly sought after by employers
Entry requirements
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics
- BTEC: DDD-DDM — BTECs More info Overall BSc (Hons): DDD-DDM.GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C).
- International Baccalaureate: 33 — International Baccalaureate Diploma More info Overall BSc (Hons):33-32.GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 at Distinction and 18 credits at Merit
- Scottish Highers: AABBB — More info Overall BSc (Hons; ABBBB
- Welsh Baccalaureate — More info Overall BSc (Hons):Pass overall with ABB-BBB
Scholarships
International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship
The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).
Up to £30,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy officer
- Civil servant
- Political researcher
- Public affairs consultant
- Diplomatic service officer
- NGO programme officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £22,900 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Surrey, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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