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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Politics and International Relations
University of Hertfordshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Politics and International Relations course at University of Hertfordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L290
Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Politics and International Relations course.
Why does contemporary politics seem so focused on security? How can we explain the outcome of the Brexit referendum – and how will it affect the UK? When does the transition from war to peace fail, and how can we make it work? Why do gender stereotypes and racial discrimination still shape our society? What makes an issue ‘political’ – and what is excluded because it does not fit this definition?
Our BA Programme in Politics & International Relations enables you to understand the central challenges that national and international politics faces in the 21st century. You will gain an independent, critical and nuanced insight to global issues beyond simplifying news stories and one-sided political narratives. Combining this contemporary focus with a thorough training in all major areas of political science, the course enables you to develop the knowledge and skills to question, analyse and discuss both what does occur in politics, and what should occur in politics. This ability to break down, examine and problematize phenomena on an abstract level to find alternatives and possible solutions prepares you for a wide range of careers in political advocacy, media or marketing.
Source: University of Hertfordshire
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Politics and International Relations at University of Hertfordshire.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Humanities
Location
Main Site | Hatfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• International relations
• Politics
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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Here you can see ratings from University of Hertfordshire students who took the Politics and International Relations course - or another course in the same subject area.
Student information
The Politics and International Relations course at University of Hertfordshire features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Politics and International Relations - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
56%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Sales occupations
14%
Administrative occupations
14%
Welfare Professionals
10%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
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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