Study Politics and International Relations (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons) at Bristol, UWE in the UK, School of Social Sciences
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Politics and International Relations (with Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)

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What will I learn?

We live in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, where local issues are closely linked to global processes. In this changing context, politics impacts our lives in multiple ways. Our course focuses on the connection between politics and international relations and analyses and addresses political challenges on local, national, and global levels.You'll gain a unique set of skills on this course, which can lead you to confidently pursue exciting career opportunities, both inside and outside the political world. BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations at UWE Bristol is an exciting course, focused on delivering high-quality, practice-based teaching and an outstanding student experience, informed by academic research. We offer you a wide range of modules, covering topics such as human rights, gender and sexuality, ethics, race, religion, foreign policy, international security, and public policy. These modules are delivered with a strong emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge to practical solutions to local, national, and global challenges.Duration- Four years full-time five years sandwich

Which department am I in?

School of Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,000.00 (US$ 21,954) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Frenchay Campus

Coldharbour Lane,

Bristol,

South Gloucestershire,

BS16 1QY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£17,000.00 (US$ 21,954) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Frenchay Campus

Coldharbour Lane,

Bristol,

South Gloucestershire,

BS16 1QY, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Tariff points: 48Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language or Literature and Mathematics, or equivalent. We do not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy as alternatives to GCSEs.English Language Requirement:International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent.A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.Access: No specific subjects required.Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.T Levels: No specific subjects required.TOEFL - Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking, PTE - Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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