Overview

Introductory modules in the first year allow you to develop a foundation in your chosen interests and define an area of specialism as well as improve your language skills.

Your modules fall into three groupings: the interdisciplinary first-year core module ESPS0001: Introduction to History, Law, Politics and Philosophy, language and culture modules, and specialism modules in the humanities or social sciences. Specialisms include: Anthropology, Comparative Politics, Economics (Element of), Economics (Full), Geography, History, International Relations, Law, Philosophy, Political Theory, and Q-Step.

The interdisciplinary first year core module involves gaining insights into a range of academic disciplines and engaging critically with competing analytical perspectives. It is also used for gaining familiarity with the research methods and tools of those disciplines.

In your first and second year, you will select introductory and foundational modules in your chosen specialism. Alongside this, you will undertake language study throughout the programme, selecting and focusing on one major language.

Your third year is spent abroad in a destination outside Europe. We aim to send students to countries where their major language is spoken. This may depend on geopolitical and other circumstances and may not be possible in all cases.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Conflict and Cooperation

Principles of Public International Law A

Law and Governance in Contemporary China

Chinese Politics

Politics of Japan

Politics of East Asia

Anarchism, Marxism and Beyond

European Integration

The Crisis of Democracy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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PTE Academic

80

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Sociology Political Science View 633 other Bachelors in Political Science 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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PTE Academic

80

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Levels

Grades: A*AA
Subjects: A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A* required for full Economics specialism if chosen. French or Spanish at A grade required if one of these is to be studied as major language.
GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

IB Diploma

Points: 39
Subjects: A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. Higher level subjects to include French B, or Spanish B at grade 6 if either of these is to be studied as a major language. A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) at higher level is normally a requirement. Mathematics at grade 7 at higher level is required for the full Economics specialism, if chosen. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

29800 GBP / year

≈ 29800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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