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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.
OverviewMake sense of the world and the forces shaping nations. Understand the factors behind war, conflict and collaboration between states. Explore what democracy, freedom and equality mean to people at home and abroad. On this BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics degree, you’ll analyse the global and local issues influencing society, from global migration to the rise of populist politics – and learn the skills needed to help enact change, shape opinions, and tackle inequality.You’ll explore the latest developments in British and international politics, and set yourself up for careers in local and national government, international diplomacy, security, lobbying, academic research, the charity sector and the media.
Course highlights- Learn from staff at our Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR), whose research impacts government policy- Create policy briefing papers offering recommendations to practitioners on major recent international issues, such as the Ukraine Crisis, the 'MeToo' movement, the rise of terrorist organisations and the Arab Revolutions- Attend events and talks led by people working in NGOs, local, national and international government, and journalism- Go on field trips to locations such as the Houses of Parliament- Take part in a simulated ‘academic conference’, where you’ll present a paper that will be discussed with your peers- Have the chance to study abroad at one of our partner institutions – including Science Po Strasbourg (France), Maastricht University (Netherlands), Université libre de Bruxelles (Belgium) and University of Szeged (Hungary)
Worried about your grades?If you're not sure you meet the entry requirements, or need some help to get uni-ready, then we offer this course with a foundation year to bring you up to speed. When you successfully finish, you'll get a guaranteed place on this course.
Careers and opportunitiesGraduates from this degree have gone on to careers in the following sectors:- local and central government - embassies- non-governmental organisations (NGOs)- security services - international organisations, like the United Nations (UN) - international charities like War Child, Amnesty International or the Red Cross - policy research and think tanks- media and international business consultancy - political risk analysis - public relations - voluntary organisations - management - banking and financial services- tourism What jobs can you do with an International Relations and Politics degree?Recent graduates have gone on to roles including:- political researcher, Houses of Parliament- assistant to Member of Parliament- civil servant, Department for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food- senior policy advisor, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government- communications officer, House of Commons- local government administrator, Government of Jersey- director of Language Studies for an international school- public affairs consultant - bilingual consultant - multilingual project coordinator - translator - social researcher - information officer - conference producer After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC - BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
96 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
25 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H4,H4,H4,H4 - H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM - MMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
96-112 points, to include a minimum of 2 A levels.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
96-112 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers.
96-112 points, to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.
96-112 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 42-46.
25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
96-112 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£9,250 per year
Students from EU
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£17,200 per year
Students from International
£17200 Per year
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