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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
"Are you going to change society for the better? Start your journey with a BSc in Politics and International Relations from the University of Southampton.Our programme offers a firm grounding in the three main areas of political theory, comparative politics, and international relations. You'll then have the opportunity to specialise in areas of current political importance including globalisation, public policy, constitutional politics, global politics, political systems, democracy and the modern state, and more. Through a wide range of optional modules, you'll also be introduced to crucial political debates such as the dilemmas of modern migration, the role of the media, and the future of the European Union.Our BSc Politics and International Relations degree is designed to develop skills in analytical and critical thinking, as well as highly valued independent research skills. This programme can help lead to careers in politics, national and international political institutions, the civil service, think tanks, campaign organizations, as well as careers in business and journalism."
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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£ 22,300per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
- Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level : ABB
Typical offer: ABB If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: BBB to include grade A in the EPQ
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University information
University of Southampton
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University League Table
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Campus address
University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom
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Subject ranking
31st out of 79 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 215135 63%31st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078.0 78%26th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.95 74%65th
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