Overview

Politics and International Relations (Hons) from University of Brighton has the flexibility for you to explore your specific interests too – you might want to explore anarchism, international political economy, political research methods, or human rights and humanitarian intervention.

You will develop skills in negotiation, critical analysis and debate, vital if you are keen to pursue a career in politics, the civil service, diplomacy or foreign affairs.

The Politics in Practice module provides opportunities to interact with community activists and the non-profit sector in Brighton.

Careers

In your career you’ll need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – which you’ll get from studying one of our politics courses. 

As a student on the politics programme you have the opportunity to develop wide-ranging subject knowledge throughout your studies and expertise in an area of your choice through your final year dissertation. 

You will be challenged and encouraged to become a skilled communicator, in writing and when speaking, confident in presenting work on your own and as a member of a group. 

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Colonialism in the Contemporary Global Order

Researching Politics

Debating Contemporary International Relations

International Institutions

Authority, Justice and Democracy

UK Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 446 other Bachelors in International Relations 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

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels or BTEC

Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

International Baccalaureate

26 points, with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. Humanities, history or politics courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17250 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Brighton

815 - 1383 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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