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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Politics and International Relations
University of Kent
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Politics and International Relations course at University of Kent.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L258
Here's what University of Kent says about its Politics and International Relations course.
Politics and International Relations Politics is everywhere. It's exciting, but also frustrating, messy and complex. This is your time to make a difference.
Bring your determination to us and we will give you the skills and confidence to make a change. Make sense of the complex world of politics and international relations. Whether it's climate change, the rise of tyrannical leaders, gender politics, or the misuse of artificial intelligence and big data, you will understand today's political problems and gain the skills to pursue a career that can solve them.
You also benefit from the expertise of staff who have advised governments and conducted conflict mediation exercises. You'll deepen your understanding and develop solutions to a range of issues, such as the impact of the pandemic on politics and political polarisation.
In a changing world that's becoming more digitalised, we have updated our modules and the entire curriculum to meet the professional skills expectations in the industry today.
Your Future Our graduates look to make a difference in the organisations they join. From our vibrant and growing alumni network, recent graduates have gone on to develop careers in areas including:
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Teaching
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Publishing
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Practical politics
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Local and central government
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The diplomatic service
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Journalism
Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Politics and International Relations
Location
Canterbury campus | Canterbury
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• International relations
• Politics
Start date
September 27, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Making Sense of Politics The Power of Political Ideas Roots of Contemporary Politics States and the World Understanding Change in British Politics War, Violence and Peace
Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Doing Politics with Words Global Governance of Peace and Security Doing Politics with Numbers Optional modules may include: The Politics of Climate Change The Politics of the EU Democracy Under Threat American Politics Politics of the Global Economy Foreign Policy: Systems, States and Leaders State and Revolution: Foundations of Modern Political Thought
Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Final Year Project Optional modules may include: Negotiation: Theory and Practice Contemporary Political Theory Transforming British Politics The Public in Politics Dictatorships Political Theory of the Future Who Do You Think You Are? On Identity Politics Politics of the Middle East and North Africa: Space, Society and Politics Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific Politics at the Edge: Emerging Problems in Politics and International Relations Analysing Data in the Real World
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Five stars: Excellent
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A lot of societies and social activities available
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Have a lot of offers on campus cafes and shops for students, even a food bank is available
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Organised and clean
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Very interesting and hands on
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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 Kent 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
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
80%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
low
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
66%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
high
Student information
The Politics and International Relations course at University of Kent 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.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Government and Politics | C | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Economics | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Economics | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Kent graduates who took Politics and International Relations - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
64%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
14%
Administrative occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
9%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Kent graduates who took Politics and International Relations - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.2k
First year after graduation
£28.1k
Third year after graduation
£30.3k
Fifth 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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Where desire meets determination. We stand for ambition, with our diverse community of staff and students committed to making a difference at regional, national and global level. It’s something we’re very proud of. Our education and research, and the talents of our staff and students, will support social, economic, cultural, intellectual and public life in ways that will make us one of the leading civic universities.
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