School of Social, Historical and Political Studies

BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

BA (Hons) Full-time 3 years, Part-time 3 years

In an increasingly globalised world, international politics and relations are more important than ever. Our Politics and International Relations degree course helps to shape students into global citizens, exploring key topics that impact the future of our world.

In an increasingly globalised world, international politics and relations are more important than ever. Our Politics and International Relations degree course helps to shape students into global citizens, exploring key topics that impact the future of our world.

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BA (Hons)
Start date(s)
25 September 2023,23 September 2024
UCAS Code
L290
Course specifications
Course length
Full-time (3 years),Part-time (3 years)
Campus location
Wolverhampton City Campus
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Why choose this course?

In an increasingly globalised world, international politics and relations are more important than ever. Our Politics and International Relations degree course helps to shape students into global citizens, exploring key topics that impact the future of our world.

Our comprehensive curriculum covers the core elements of both politics and international relations whilst allowing students the flexibility to specialise in a particular area of interest through optional modules.

All teaching will be delivered by experienced and accredited tutors in an innovative and supportive learning environment. All of our tutors are currently active researchers in their field, with a proven research and publications record.

By choosing to study Politics and International Relations you will develop subject-specific knowledge and skills, alongside professional and academic skills helping to boost your CV and improve future employability.



What's unique about this course?

  • Our Politics and International Relations degree course helps to shape students into global citizens, exploring key topics that impact the future of our world.
  • All teaching will be delivered by experienced and accredited tutors in an innovative and supportive learning environment. 
  • All of our tutors are currently active researchers in their field, with a proven research and publications record.

What happens on the course?

Politics is about making a difference but as the world becomes increasingly globalised, international institutions must work together in order to find viable solutions to challenging issues. 

Our Politics and International Relations degree course covers a wide range of key issues and topics currently impacting our world. Topics include:

  • climate change
  • terrorism
  • sustainable development
  • international crime
  • migration

You will uncover how international institutions, politicians, parties and organisations can work together to overcome global issues, but also what role we as citizens can play in tackling international problems.

You will gain an understanding of the possibilities for shaping solutions to international problems, not just at the political level, but also in your individual capacity as a global citizen. You will be encouraged to explore your own reaction and feelings towards political issues, as well as approaching them from an academic point of view. Designed with inclusivity and choice at the course’s heart, students can pursue their own interests in the political and international relations space, working on case studies and self-directed research tasks. This allows students to develop their independent research skills, setting them up for future employment or postgraduate studies at Masters level.

To assist you in your studies, we take a multi-faceted approach to teaching that combines digital and online learning with in-class, face-to-face teaching in the form of lectures, seminars, workshops and individual tutorials. You will be asked to think critically throughout your course and during assessed work, learning how to gather, interpret, and evaluate a range of different sources. You will also have to refine your ability to communicate your findings using a variety of media in writing, verbally and visually. These skills are not only essential for your academic work, but are also much in demand in the world of graduate employment.

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On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an ability to identify and critically compare different concepts, theories and methodologies employed in the study of both Politics and International Relations and relate these to actual case studies drawn from IR
  • Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the generic transferable and subject-specific skills used in the study of Politics and International Relations and exercise critical judgement in their deployment
  • Clearly articulate a critical understanding of the relevance of political institutions at local, national, regional and international level to the origins, framing and attempted resolution of a range of contemporary political issues and of the strengths and limitations of these institutions
  • Identify and critically evaluate the role of a variety of political and non-political actors (e.g. parties, pressure groups, lobby groups, activist movements, and citizens) in relation to the shaping of problems and solutions in the fields of Politics and International Relations and of the strengths and limitations of these actors
  • Demonstrate an ability to employ appropriate technologies in relation to a range of platforms in digitally literate, enterprising and creative ways to support research, process data and produce written work and presentational material to a high quality
  • Develop and refine your understanding of your own role and ethical responsibilities as an active Global Citizen in relation to a variety of practical political policy issues at local, national, regional and international level

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £9250 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time £3120 per year# 2022-23
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2023-24
International Full-time £13450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £14450 per year 2023-24

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points

  • A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
  • BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
  • Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

Other Requirements

Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

Contextual Offers

The university recognises that many students have additional barriers in progression to university, whether this be through disability, as a care leaver, from an area of deprivation or another factor. The university wishes to provide additional support for these students through the contextual offer scheme. If you are eligible, the University will apply a contextual Admissions decision, in the form of a reduced offer letter by up to two grades or 16 UCAS tariff points. Find out more.

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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