International Politics with Placement BSc (Hons)
Brunel University London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

23-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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American political issues, the Holocaust, democracy, globalisation, Parties and Voters in the UK – these are only some of the political aspects and key events you will be able to explore in detail as part of the course.As well as providing a foundation in the approaches to, and theories of, politics and international relations, the programme will develop your understanding of the importance of politics in a globalising and integrating world.This degree is designed to enable you to study ...Read more

American political issues, the Holocaust, democracy, globalisation, Parties and Voters in the UK – these are only some of the political aspects and key events you will be able to explore in detail as part of the course.As well as providing a foundation in the approaches to, and theories of, politics and international relations, the programme will develop your understanding of the importance of politics in a globalising and integrating world.This degree is designed to enable you to study international affairs in their political and historical contexts.You will address critical political questions, such as:Who has political power?Why do they have it?To whom are they accountable?In whose interest do they exercise it?What is globalisation?Is violent protest ever justified?

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
67th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
95th
Politics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Haleema Sadia
29 Nov 23

Support for students is good..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
21 Nov 19

It’s been insanely wonderful and I can’t wait to see what is next! I went on placements, I went abroad and it pains me to think it will all be over soon. Moving to London and..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M3 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

M Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

M Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

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Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.

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A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature).

including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above)

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in a any subject and an A level at grade C

in any subject with A levels grade BB

in any subject

in any subject and an A level at grade C

in any subject with A levels grade BB

in any subject

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Popular A-level subjects

Politics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
53%
Government & Politics
49%
Sociology
30%
English Literature
21%
Economics
18%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£19,430 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£19,430 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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Latest reviews

Latest International Politics reviews

International Politics
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Haleema Sadia
29 Nov 23
International Politics BSc (Hons)
Support for students is good...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
21 Nov 19
International Politics BSc (Hons)
It’s been insanely wonderful and I can’t wait to see what is next! I went on placements, I went abroad and it pains me to think it will all be over soon. Moving to London and...
Read more
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Brunel University London
Kingston Lane Uxbridge Hillingdon UB8 3PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Uxbridge Vine Street  0.5 miles away

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