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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
University Park 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
How do relationships between nations shape our world? Who holds power, and how do political processes impact our daily lives?
Our BA Politics and International Relations course will help you answer these questions and more. Studying the core areas of comparative politics, political theory, and international relations, helps you gain a comprehensive understanding of how politics shapes domestic and global issues.
You'll explore different theories and learn how they inform policy decisions, developing critical thinking, analytical, and research skills that are highly valued in various professional fields. Our graduates go on to work across the private, public, and charitable sectors in a range of roles, from parliamentary assistants and councillors to civil servants, researchers, and data analysts.
With optional modules, you can tailor your degree to your interests and career goals, exploring specialist areas such as social justice, global security, and secret intelligence. You also have the option to take a specialised quantitative methods pathway that includes training in data science, giving you an extra edge in the job market.
Through this course you'll broaden your understanding of domestic and global politics and develop the skills you need to make a positive impact in the world.
Careers overview
At Nottingham, you will acquire a strong academic foundation and a range of excellent intellectual and transferable skills, such as the ability to study independently, communicate effectively, as well as a number of digital competencies.
You will leave us with specialist knowledge of international issues and political systems that will enhance your global career prospects.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 23,000per 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
- 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 Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
University information

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University League Table
30th
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Campus address
University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England
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Subject ranking
20th out of 79
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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