Overview

In your first year at the International Relations and Politics programme from Cardiff University you will concentrate on core modules, while in your second and third years you are able to choose from a wide range of optional modules.

International Relations and Politics graduates find careers in a wide range of fields. A further option is to go on to postgraduate study.

Career prospects

Degrees in Politics and International Relations provide you with a foundation for a wide range of careers such as in non-governmental organisations, global development, international business, diplomacy and intelligence in government, journalism, and policy research, as well as a basis for more specialist subjects taught at postgraduate level.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Relations of the Cold War
Political Science
Digital Technologies and Global Politics
Global Governance
EU Politics
From Espionage to Counter-Terrorism: Intelligence in Contemporary Politics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Relations Political Science View 466 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

6.5

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90

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

A level

ABB-BBB
Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
Our grade range covers our standard offer and contextual offer. We carefully consider the circumstances in which you've been studying (your contextual data) upon application.

International Baccalaureate

32-31 overall or 665 in 3 HL subjects.

Baccalaureate Wales

From September 2023, there will be a new qualification called the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3). This qualification will replace the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (Welsh Baccalaureate). The qualification will continue to be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.

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Tuition Fee

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National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cardiff

628 - 1066 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for International Relations and Politics.

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Career prospects

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

National

Living costs for Cardiff

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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