Overview

Course Details

Discover how to get into politics as you:

study political theory, global politics, public policy, and political analysis
focus on topics of contemporary political importance, for example, globalisation, public policy, constitutional politics, security studies and migration
choose from a wide array of topics through optional modules, including political topics relating to the UK, the EU or the US, and modules in criminology, economics or ethics

The Politics BSc course at the University of Southampton will:

develop your critical thinking skills
hone your analytical capacity
train you in a range of research skills that are highly valued by employers

You'll develop transferable skills such as:

effective oral and written communication
problem solving
data analysis

This degree gives excellent training for a range of careers, including roles in:

the civil service and international organisations
NGOs, advocacy and lobby groups
political campaigning
journalism
a broad range of business sectors

Career Opportunities

You’ll graduate with a wide range of transferable skills such as critical thinking, research and team working. Career skills are embedded at every stage of our courses and certain modules offer specific teaching in reasoning and communication.

Politics graduates have secured roles as diverse as:

management consultants
business analysts
social scientists
researchers
journalists
civil servants

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Relations

Political Systems

Political Ideas

Political Inquiry

Quantitative Methods

Political Thinkers

Research Skills in Politics and International Relations

Democracy and the Modern State

Research Methods in The Social Sciences

Theories of International Relations

Ethics and Politics of Migration

Issues in Third World Politics

International Security

Political Behaviour

International Political Thought

Politics of the Media

Chinese Politics

Dissertation in Politics and International Relations

Issues in Third World Politics

Global Justice: Theories and Debates

Ethics and Politics of Migration

Global Governance

Chinese Politics

Disarmament, Arms Control and International Order

Political Behaviour

Politics of the Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-01-25 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Political Science View 750 other Bachelors in Political Science in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

One of the following:

A-levels: ABB or if studying Politics, BBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass, with 32 points overall with 16 points at Higher Level
BTEC: D in the BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AB from two A levels or DD in the BTEC Diploma plus B grade from one A-level or DDM in the BTEC Extended Diploma

Tuition Fee

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International

22300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22300 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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