Study Politics, International Studies and French - BA (Hons) at University of Warwick in the UK, Politics and International Studies

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What will I learn?

In this degree, understand and critically engage with the political world. Study the French language and Francophone society and culture. Explore theoretical and empirical approaches to political ideas with an emphasis on France.Political theory, international relations and French language modules provide the core of the degree. Independent and collaborative study in these areas will develop your abilities in investigative and evaluative research, presentation and critical analysis, and build strong written and oral French communication skills.The degree features a compulsory year abroad either studying or working in a French-speaking country. You can choose to be abroad in Year Two or Three.This joint degree is 50:50 between Politics and Modern Languages, with an optional split of 75:25 in the final year. It is four years and normally includes a year of study or work placement abroad in the third year in a country where French is an official language.You can focus on a range of sub-fields including:Political theoryPolitical systemsComparative politicsFrench politicsFrancophone society and cultureInternational relationsInternational political economyFrench literatureFrench cinemaInternational development

Which department am I in?

Politics and International Studies

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£26,290.00 (US$ 33,952) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Warwick

University of Warwick,

Coventry,

West Midlands,

CV4 7AL, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Academic Office,

University Road,

Coventry,

West Midlands,

CV4 7AL, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A levelsA level typical offerAAB, to include a modern or classical language.A level contextual offerWe welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is BBB including a modern or classical language. See if youre eligible.General GCSE requirementsUnless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.IBIB typical offer34, to include 5 at Higher Level in a modern or classical language.IB contextual offerWe welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 30 including grade 5 at Higher Level in a modern or classical language. See if youre eligible.General GCSE requirementsUnless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject.

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