University of Portsmouth

International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Study this International Relations and Politics degree course for a balance between the analysis of global trends and the investigation of issues closer to home. Foundation year option available

Key highlights

  • Balances analysis of global trends with issues closer to home
  • Optional sandwich year with a work placement
  • Examines states, NGOs and terrorist organisations in the international system
  • Foundation year route available for those needing extra preparation

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC-CCC — Typical offers for BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics A levels - BBC-CCC UCAS points - 96-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Ex…
  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — …offers for BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics A levels - BBC-CCC UCAS points - 96-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplo…
  • T-level: Merit — …include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM-MMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see…
  • BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — …calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM-MMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we…
  • UCAS tariff points: 32 — …offers for BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics with Foundation Year UCAS points - 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) You may need to have studied specific subjects - find full…

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sport Scholarships

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  • Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Policy Officer
  • Political Researcher
  • Diplomatic Service Officer
  • Parliamentary Assistant
  • Civil Service Fast Streamer
  • NGO Programme Officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,468 per year | International: £3,000 per year

Admission

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