Teesside University

Politics with International Relations (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) course

Teesside UniversityMiddlesbrough, UK

Course overview

Politics with international relations is an incredibly diverse and varied subject. At Teesside you explore vital issues such as political violence, international relations, political ideologies, gender and politics, political communications, revolution, fascism, social movements, and electoral and parliamentary politics in the UK and US.

Key highlights

  • Explore political violence, revolution, fascism and social movements
  • Study electoral and parliamentary politics in the UK and US
  • Modules covering political ideologies and political communications
  • Examine gender and politics alongside international relations
  • Foundation year builds skills before degree-level study

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 32-64 — A typical offer is 32-64 tariff points and above from at least two A levels, T level or equivalent, including GCSE English and/or maths at grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Creative Assembly Scholarship

    You may be eligible for £9,000 if you study games design and are facing financial difficulty, and / or identify as a woman, and / or are from a minority ethnic background.

    Up to £9,000
  • Global Excellence Scholarships

    The Global Excellence Scholarship value is £2,000 for your first full academic year of study (all successful applicants on a foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes).

    Up to £2,000
  • Hill Scholarship

    You may be eligible for £6,000 if you study accounting and finance, and you have been educated at a Tees Valley school or college for at least three years.

    Up to £6,000
  • Santander Brighter Futures

    You may be eligible for £1,000 if you study an undergraduate or postgraduate course.

    Up to £1,000
  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    There are up to 30 Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships available, of £7,000 each, allocated as a fee waiver in the first year of study.

    Up to £7,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Policy officer
  • Political researcher
  • Parliamentary assistant
  • Public affairs officer
  • Campaigns officer
  • Civil service administrator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 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 Teesside University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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