Politics & International Relations BA (Hons)
Liverpool Hope University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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The Politics and International Relations degree brings together the broader study of politics and political ideas with the question of how states interact with each other on the global stage. It evaluates the key questions related to transnational issues such as globalization and the environment and the actors engaged in them. Politics and International Relations is a very dynamic subject, which places a special emphasis on the international and global dimension of politics. In an ever changing ...Read more

The Politics and International Relations degree brings together the broader study of politics and political ideas with the question of how states interact with each other on the global stage. It evaluates the key questions related to transnational issues such as globalization and the environment and the actors engaged in them. Politics and International Relations is a very dynamic subject, which places a special emphasis on the international and global dimension of politics. In an ever changing world, new challenges are constantly arising – from terrorism and security to climate change and pandemics – and we therefore seek to engage with live issues in the world as they evolve and change over time. We actively encourage debate and discussion amongst our students, encouraging a stronger awareness and appreciation of different points of view. In doing so, we explore the key ideas, institutions and issues that can help us to understand politics in an international, national and local context. You will be taught by staff who are experts in their field, who will teach you to engage with political research and develop the capacity to be an independent, critically-minded scholar and equip you with transferable skills to take into the world of work.And study does not just take place in the classroom and the library. We also organise fieldtrips to relevant local, regional and national institutions as well as organising events with guest speakers and practitioners (conditions permitting). Recent visits have included a trips to the UK Parliament, to Brussels, Berlin along with visits and talks from key experts, academics and campaigners.There are also opportunities available to study abroad as part of our exchange programme and to visit overseas development projects as part of the University’s Global Hope initiative.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
43/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
57th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
83rd
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Daniel
01 Mar 24

Best part is the mode of lecture delivery, smaller class rooms, great teaching aid and equipments. Non crowded environment. Perfect library facilities. Great lecture/ student..Read more

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Liam
29 Feb 24

Great staff, really..Read more

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A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

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

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

DMM Grades / Points required

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Qualifications must equate to at least 112 Tariff Points

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Credits gained must equate to at least 104 Tariff Points

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112 Tariff Points from Higher Level qualifications only

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Popular A-level subjects

Politics

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

History
49%
Government & Politics
47%
Sociology
25%
English Literature
21%
General Studies
19%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£9,250 per year

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Students from EU

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£12,500 per year

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Students from International

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£12500 Per year

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Daniel
01 Mar 24
Politics & International Relations (MA)
Best part is the mode of lecture delivery, smaller class rooms, great teaching aid and equipments. Non crowded environment. Perfect library facilities. Great lecture/ student...
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Liam
29 Feb 24
Great staff, really...
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Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool Hope University , Liverpool

Liverpool Hope University is a modern institution with two teaching campuses in Liverpool, offering a comprehensive range of...

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