Politics and International Relations
Roehampton UniversityLondon, United Kingdom
Course overview
Explore the forces that shape our world. The BA Politics and International Relations degree gives you the knowledge, confidence, and critical insight to understand how power works - locally, nationally, and globally. You’ll investigate how governments make decisions, how nations interact, and how social movements transform societies.
You’ll also explore the world’s most urgent challenges, from climate injustice to inequality and global conflict, applying political ideas to real-world issues and developing your own policy solutions. Our aim is to prepare you as a politically informed global citizen and future leader, someone who can analyse, debate, and make a difference in the world. Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025) Ranked in the top 15% in the world Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024 #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfactio
Key highlights
- Examines how governments decide, nations interact and social movements transform societies
- Tackles global challenges including climate injustice, inequality and conflict
- Apply political ideas to real-world issues and develop policy solutions
- Optional placement year available within a four-year route
- Builds skills to analyse, debate and engage as a global citizen
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112-128 — Entry tariff 112-128 UCAS points (or equivalent) Foundation Year: 64-80 UCAS points (or equivalent) Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements?
- UCAS tariff points: 64-80 — foundation year
Careers this course leads to
- Policy analyst
- Civil servant
- Parliamentary researcher
- Public affairs consultant
- NGO programme officer
- Political campaigner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,628 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 Roehampton University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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