BSc Politics and International Relations 36 months Undergraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

24,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Bristol has an impressive reputation for teaching and research in politics and international relations and this course offers an enriching experience with exciting intellectual challenges.



You will study the politics of individual countries and governments and the relationships between states, communities and individuals.



The first year includes four compulsory units to ensure a solid grounding in the discipline. You will have greater choice as you progress through the course. The final year provides an exceptional range of units based on staff research interests, including political theory, international relations, political economy, UK politics, US politics, gender, security and conflict.



Mandatory units in the first and second year will equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in your dissertation in your final year. You will be assigned an individual academic supervisor who will support your sociological research and writing on a topic of your choice.



Skills development is woven throughout your programme and you will graduate with valuable transferable skills that ensure you are well placed to pursue your career goals.



You will be joining a vibrant academic community. We provide regular workshops, guest speakers, reading groups and social events, as well as support for the student societies associated with this programme.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Politics

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Bristol has an impressive reputation for teaching and research in politics and international relations and this course offers an enriching experience with exciting intellectual challenges.



You will study the politics of individual countries and governments and the relationships between states, communities and individuals.



The first year includes four compulsory units to ensure a solid grounding in the discipline. You will have greater choice as you progress through the course. The final year provides an exceptional range of units based on staff research interests, including political theory, international relations, political economy, UK politics, US politics, gender, security and conflict.



Mandatory units in the first and second year will equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in your dissertation in your final year. You will be assigned an individual academic supervisor who will support your sociological research and writing on a topic of your choice.



Skills development is woven throughout your programme and you will graduate with valuable transferable skills that ensure you are well placed to pursue your career goals.



You will be joining a vibrant academic community. We provide regular workshops, guest speakers, reading groups and social events, as well as support for the student societies associated with this programme.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
67+
88+
36+

30 Jun 2025
3 Years
Sep

Domestic
9,250 GBP
International
24,800 GBP

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