Program Overview

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BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations

The BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations at UWE Bristol is an applied, future-focused course that emphasizes the importance of theory, policy, and practice in political and global affairs.

Why Study Politics and International Relations?

This course prepares students for the world as it is and empowers them to imagine what it could be. Students will have space for critical thinking, reflection, and real-world problem-solving, helping them engage with the changes they want to see and how they can help make them happen.

Why UWE Bristol?

The teaching is inclusive by design, creating a welcoming and supportive community where everyone feels safe and respected. The team of active researchers and experts provides a dynamic curriculum that covers various perspectives, helping students become informed and active citizens ready to tackle future political and social challenges.

Course Content

Students will study a variety of modules that cover important subject areas such as:

• Human rights
• Gender and sexuality
• Ethics
• Race
• Religion
• Global governance
• Foreign policy
• International security
• Public policy One module is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

Teaching and Learning

The passionate teaching team uses lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities like role plays, debates, and policy analysis, supported by modern technology. Classes are designed to enhance academic, writing, and presentation skills, fostering independent and critical thinking.

Structure

The course is structured as follows:

Year One

• Critical Thinking and Political Theory
• International Relations
• Politics of Crisis and Change
• Politics, States and Resistance

Year Two

• Governing Society
• Interrogating the International
• Political Innovation, Leadership and Communication (accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management)
• Plus two optional modules from:
  • Atrocities in Global Politics
  • Foreign Policy
  • Gender in Politics
  • Global Political Economy

Placement Year (if applicable)

If students study on the four-year (sandwich) course, they will spend a year away from the University on a work or study placement after year two.

Final Year

• Advanced Debates in International Relations
• Advanced Debates in Politics
• Plus one or two optional modules from:
  • Dissertation Project
  • Global Governance
  • Justice in Global Politics
• Plus optional modules (depending on credit requirement) from:
  • Climate and Society
  • Decolonisation in Theory and Practice
  • Parliamentary Studies
  • Terrorism: History, Myths and Policy

Entry Requirements

• GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent
• Tariff points: 112
• A-level subjects: No specific subjects required
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required
• Access: No specific subjects required
• Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required
• International applicants: Minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component

Fees

• Full-time; Sandwich course:
  • Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: È9,535
  • International Annual (Per Year) Fee: È17,000
• Part-time course:
  • Home Module Fee (15 Credit): È1,192

Careers

Politics and International Relations graduates are in demand across a wide range of professions, including government, the civil service, NGOs, accountancy, human resources, media, and journalism. Many graduates also choose to deepen their skills and knowledge with postgraduate study.

Features

• Professional accreditation: The module "Political Innovation, Leadership and Communication" is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
• Placements: Students can apply for a sandwich year placement, completed in the third year of their studies
• Study facilities: Students will be based on the Frenchay Campus, where they will find modern, well-equipped facilities to support their studies

Life

• Accommodation: An excellent range of options for all Bristol campuses and the city centre
• Bristol: A stunning city for student living with all the qualities to make you want to stay
• Sports, societies, and activities: There is more to your experience here than study; choose to make the most of it and try new things
• Health and Wellbeing: Support is provided in the way you need it
• Campus and facilities: Discover the campuses and the wealth of facilities provided for students