Overview

This Politics and International Relations (with Foundation Year) (Hons) BA programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) doesn't just prepare you for the world as it is; it empowers you to imagine what it could be. You'll have space for critical thinking, reflection, and real-world problem-solving, helping you engage with the changes you want to see and how you can help make them happen.

Career opportunities:

Politics and international relations students graduate with the skills to build fulfilling careers in many fields.

You could go on to work in government, the civil service, NGOs, research organisations or education. You'll also be well equipped to go into areas such as marketing, HR, industrial relations, PR, finance and investment, accountancy or journalism.

Postgraduate study is another option to you, where you can specialise in a particular area or do a professional qualification to move into a career like law.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essentials of Academic Practice

Exploring the Social World and the Problems of Crime

From Plato to NATO

Psychology, Policing and Society

Critical Thinking and Political Theory

International Relations

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations International Development Political Science View 82 other Bachelors in International Development 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 48

Contextual tariff: See the contextual offers page.

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent.

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see the minimum entry requirements page.

Access: No specific subjects required.

Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / year

≈ 5760 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part time fee

Home Module Fee (15 Credit): 1224£

Offshore Module Fee (15 Credit): 2125£

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

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

Funding

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