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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Politics and International Relations
University of Brighton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Politics and International Relations course at University of Brighton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L290
Here's what University of Brighton says about its Politics and International Relations course.
On this Politics and International Relations degree course, you will examine major contemporary issues such as Brexit, the rise of China and great power rivalries, as well as the changing role of the UN and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The course has the flexibility for you to explore your specific interests – you might want to explore anarchism, international political economy, political research methods, or human rights and humanitarian intervention.
You will develop skills in negotiation, critical analysis and debate, vital if you are keen to pursue a career in politics, the civil service, diplomacy or foreign affairs.
The Politics in Practice module provides opportunities to interact with community activists and the non-profit sector in Brighton.
We also offer three other politics degrees:
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Politics BA(Hons)
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Politics, Sexuality and Gender BA(Hons)
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Politics and Social Change BA(Hons)
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
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Learn in a vibrant, progressive city with a reputation for radical, environmental, and LGBTQI+ activism.
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Your lecturers are internationally recognised on issues including populism, gender studies, the Middle East, environmentalism, migration, housing and political theory.
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Apply to spend a semester studying abroad at a partner university in your second year.
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You can work with the Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics which hosts talks, seminars, workshops and conferences, as well as offering research internships and an annual undergraduate research prize.
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Guest speakers have included Caroline Lucas and Sue Shanks (Green Party), Yousef Eldin (BBC documentary producer), Nancy Hawker (Amnesty International) and Prof Angie Wilson (ex-Chair of the Political Studies Association, researching sexuality and politics), as well as representatives from Make the Shift, The Free West Papua Campaign and Brighton and Hove Community Land Trust.
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Assignments don’t just mean essays, you'll be assessed in lots of different ways including films, podcasts, data visualisations, political speeches, social media campaigns; the types of projects that will be valued by employers.
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Graduate with both theoretical and practical knowledge. Our courses offer practical skills and real-world experiences to prepare you for your future careers, with opportunities to undertake placements, design a campaign for a political organisation and learn digital communication skills.
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The university’s commitment to addressing global challenges is the lens through which you will learn and issues such as climate change, equality and inclusivity, and sustainability are embedded in all teaching on our politics courses.
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Our decolonised approach to teaching and learning emphasises lived experience, recognising that knowledge is held in communities not only in academic institutions.
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You will be studying in a thriving community alongside students taking related degrees which informs our delivery.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Humanities and Social Science
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• International relations
• Politics
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Year 1 Introduction to the ?Global Challenges Lab Political Ideas Foundations in World Politics Globalisation, Conflict and the Environment Politics in Practice Comparative Political Systems
Year 2 Colonialism in the Contemporary Global Order Researching Politics Debating Contemporary International Relations International Institutions
Options* Authority, Justice and Democracy UK Politics Gender, Race and the Environment Global Challenges Lab: Research Communication Nations and Nationalism Experiencing the Workplace: Practices and the Community Global Challenges Lab: Policy Solutions
Optional Placement Year
Final year Race and International Relations Politics Dissertation
Options* Radical Political Economy and Anarchist Politics Global Social Policy Politics in the Middle East Race and International Relations Sexual Utopias: Imagining Radical Futures
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
University of Brighton reviews
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2nd year student
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
1 year ago
2nd year student
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
1 year ago
2nd year student
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
1 year ago
2nd year student
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Brighton students who took the Politics and International Relations course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
95%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
59%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
59%
low
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
43%
low
Organisation and management
43%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
41%
low
How well organised is your course?
45%
low
Learning resources
89%
med
Learning resources
89%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
med
Student voice
52%
low
Student voice
52%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
23%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
50%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
25%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
59%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Politics and International Relations or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Government and Politics | C | |||||
| Religious Studies | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Brighton graduates who took Politics and International Relations - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
51%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
66%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Welfare Professionals
9%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Protective service occupations
8%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Politics and International Relations - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£32.1k
Third year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Politics and International Relations.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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