Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Politics and International Studies in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
|
Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD20,975.96)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
A vibrant field crucial for grasping human dynamics, governance, and policies in our evolving global landscape. Our Politics and International Studies program delivers: Comprehensive insights into modern political analysis, Rigorous training in social research methodologies, The capacity to apply theoretical frameworks to practical challenges, and, An awareness of societal political issues' intricate diversity. This program prepares graduates for diverse careers across public, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. Our curriculum draws directly from faculty research expertise, fostering students' research literacy and deep disciplinary understanding. Learners explore pivotal questions shaping global political transformations and examine how scholars, including their instructors, tackle these issues.
The Politics and International Studies curriculum encompasses fundamental disciplinary domains while providing specialized options in political theories, global relations, and country-specific political systems. Students develop competencies in independent research, critical evaluation of competing theories, collaborative work, and nuanced policy discussions—all highly valued professional skills.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The A Level requirement for this course is BCC*.
* Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A-Level by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
Applied General Qualifications
BTEC Extended Diploma QCF overall award profile DDM.
OR
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma with overall award profile DMM.
Irish Leaving Certificate
104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or 04 if studied at Ordinary Level.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at higher level) - 25 points (12 at higher level).
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall Access profile 60%
GCSE
GCSE Profile to include CGSE English Language grade C or above (or equivalent).
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
* Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A-Level by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
Applied General Qualifications
BTEC Extended Diploma QCF overall award profile DDM.
OR
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma with overall award profile DMM.
Irish Leaving Certificate
104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or 04 if studied at Ordinary Level.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum of 24 points (12 at higher level) - 25 points (12 at higher level).
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall Access profile 60%
GCSE
GCSE Profile to include CGSE English Language grade C or above (or equivalent).
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,840