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Politics revolves around the dynamics of power – its distribution and absence. This program examines these concepts and investigates their potential societal impacts. By covering key disciplines like comparative politics, political theory, and international relations, you'll develop a thorough perspective on how political forces influence both national and worldwide affairs. You'll examine various theoretical frameworks and their application in policymaking, while honing critical analysis, research capabilities, and problem-solving skills prized across multiple industries. Through elective courses, you can customize your studies to align with personal interests and professional aspirations, delving into specialized topics including equity studies, international defense, and intelligence operations. Furthermore, this program emphasizes building sophisticated quantitative abilities in data gathering and interpretation to address complex political questions. Alumni from our School of Politics and International Relations pursue diverse careers spanning corporate, government, and nonprofit organizations, occupying positions ranging from legislative aides and local representatives to policy advisors, analysts, and data specialists. The enhanced quantitative training offered in this BSc program significantly boosts employability. Career preparation At Nottingham, you'll establish robust academic expertise while cultivating valuable cognitive and practical skills, including autonomous learning, articulate communication, and digital literacy. You'll graduate with specialized understanding of global political structures and international affairs that will strengthen your professional opportunities worldwide.
A level
AAB
Required subjects
GCSE English grade 4 (C) or above
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, and citizenship studies
IB score
32 points overall or 6,6,5 in 3 Higher Level certificates
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
RQF BTEC Nationals
Access to HE Diploma
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in writing and listening, 20 in reading and 22 in speaking)