Overview

The Politics and International Studies with Criminology (Hons) (Part-time) course at Ulster University encourages students to pursue their interests, become research literate and have a strong understanding and appreciation of the research carried out in these disciplines.

Students are encouraged to delve deep into politics and international studies and into criminology: to question, challenge and discover. You will develop expertise in key political and criminological concepts, theoretical ideas and research approaches. Focusing on political and criminal justice systems, you will critically examine the context in which it operates.

Career opportunities:

Advisor for Political Party

Graduate Analyst

Policy Officer

Researcher for Political Party

Civil Servant

Journalist

Community Development Worker

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Political thought: Text and Context
British Politics: 'Race', Class, and Policy
Work Based Learning and Politics

Sentencing and Punishment

Policing & the Law

The Politics of Ireland since Partition

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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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

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Criminology Political Science View 587 other Bachelors in Criminology 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

110

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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

Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE English Language grades A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent);

Provide evidence of passes in five subjects, two of which must be at A level (grades A-E) and three at GCSE level (grades A-C/4-9); or

Provide evidence of passes in four subjects, three of which must be at A level (grades A-E) and one at GCSE level* (grades A- C/4-9); or

Provide evidence of an approved qualification at an equivalent level such as a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to Higher Education qualification or equivalent; or

Provide evidence, for a process of formal accreditation by the University, of learning you have gained through work or other experience.

GCSE English Language (grades A-C/4-9) may be used as part of the GCSE requirement.

GCSE Profile to include CGSE English Language grade C or above (or equivalent).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

2915 GBP / module

≈ 2915 GBP / module
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

809 GBP / module

≈ 809 GBP / module

Additional Details

per 20 credits

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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