Overview

This joint honours Politics, International Studies and Italian degree from University of Warwick gives you the opportunity to acquire Italian language skills while receiving a thorough training in the study of Politics and International Studies.

Key Facts

Learn about politics at a national and international level. Critically examine political issues through a culturally-sensitive lens. Develop and deepen Italian language skills. Understand Italian culture and society. Gain valuable skills in theoretical analysis, qualitative and quantitative research, and written and verbal communication.

It is split 50:50 between Politics and International Studies and Italian with the option of a 75:25 split in either discipline in the final year. You will critically engage with the political world from national and global perspectives, exploring the theoretical and empirical approaches to political ideas. At the same time you will deepen your understanding of the Italian language and culture and its relationship to Europe and the rest of the world.

The second or third year is spent studying or on a work placement in Italy.

Study abroad

The third year of the degree is spent studying and/or on work placement in Italy. Possible study abroad universities include:

Università di Firenze

Università di Siena (Arezzo and Siena)

Università di Bologna

Università di Pavia

Università di Pisa

Università di Roma La Sapienza

Università di Genoa

Università di Napoli L'Orientale

Università di Salerno

Università di Torino

Università di Urbino Carlo Bo

Università di Cagliari

Università di Verona

Università di Trieste

Università di Messina

Università di Catania (Catania and Ragusa)

Università di Brescia

Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Università di Milano

Where a Politics degree can take you:

Government and politics (national, regional and international)

Public affairs
Education
Charity and campaigning
Media
Public relations
Journalism
IT
Banking and finance
Recruitment
Hospitality
Advertising

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Politics

Modern Italian Language (at beginners, intermediate or advanced level)

Representations of Modern Italy

Political Theory from Hobbes

Issues in Political Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Language Studies International Relations Political Science View 1185 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

69

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level:

AAB to include grade B at A-Level or grade 7/A at GCSE in a modern or classical language.

IB:

34 to include 5 at Higher Level or grade 7/A at GCSE in a modern or classical language.

BTEC:

AB in two Advanced Highers including a modern or classical language, where AAB has been achieved in three additional Highers subjects, AA in two Advanced Highers including a modern or classical language where ABB/BBB has been achieved in three additional Highers subjects.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27870 GBP / year

≈ 27870 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Where a Politics degree can take you:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Coventry

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