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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Our BA International Security Studies provides you with the theoretical and practical tools to address key political and security issues of our time and devise strategic solutions to a complex geopolitical environment.
Whether you're interested in combatting terrorism, managing the response to natural disasters, or promoting national security, our modules provide you with a deep understanding of the most pressing issues and debates in global politics and security, taught by our team of security experts in the School of Politics and International Relations. With a focus on both theoretical and practical learning, you'll be prepared to tackle real-world challenges and devise strategic solutions.
Our course goes beyond the theoretical, providing you with insights into the politics of the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Africa, and the EU. Youll study traditional security threats and topics such as human, health and energy security, widening the security agenda. You may also have the option to study organisations that deal with emergent security threats, taking your interest further with dissertation supervision in your final year.
This course sets you up for a career in the private, public or charitable sectors. Whether you're interested in working as a parliamentary assistant, councillor, civil servant, researcher, or policy analyst, our course can help you achieve your career goals. Our school alumni have secured jobs at top organisations such as the BBC, Citibank, PwC, Civil Service, House of Commons, and Unison.
Careers overview
At Nottingham, you will acquire a strong academic foundation and a range of excellent intellectual and transferable skills, such as the ability to study independently, communicate effectively, as well as a number of digital competencies.
You will leave us with specialist knowledge of international issues and political systems that will enhance your global career prospects.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,M1,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
A Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A Grades / Points required
Excluding General Studies, Citizenship and Critical Thinking.
Scottish Advanced Highers at AA are also required
Scottish Highers at AABBB are also required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
or 6,6,5 in three Higher Level Certificates
Considered with an A level at grade A
Considered with two A levels at grades AB
Please contact the school for further information.
Considered with two A levels at grades AB
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£9,535 per year
Students from England
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£23,000 per year
Students from EU
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£23,000 per year
Students from International
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