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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Politics and International Relations
University of Roehampton
Entry requirements
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Roehampton. These students are taking Politics and International Relations or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | D |
| Sociology | C |
| Economics | D |
| English Literature | D |
| Government and Politics | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L202
Here's what University of Roehampton says about its Politics and International Relations course.
About the course
BA Politics and International Relations at Roehampton explores power, politics and global affairs in an increasingly interconnected world. The course is designed for students who want to understand how political systems operate, how international relationships are formed, and how global challenges such as conflict, inequality and climate change are addressed.
You will examine politics from local, national and international perspectives, while developing critical and analytical skills that help you make sense of contemporary political issues.
What you’ll study
You’ll build a solid foundation in political and international relations theory and analysis, while gaining professional skills valued across public, private and third sector roles, including analysing political institutions and global systems, understanding international power and diplomacy, evaluating political responses to global challenges, and conducting research to support evidence based arguments and decision making.
Future opportunities
This degree prepares you for a wide range of careers connected to politics, international affairs and public life. Graduates may go on to work in areas such as:
• Government and public sector roles
• International organisations and NGOs
• Policy, research and analysis
• Diplomacy and international development
• Communications, advocacy and public affairs
You will also develop transferable skills in critical thinking, research, writing and communication that are valued across many sectors. Some graduates progress to postgraduate study in politics, international relations, law, public policy or related subjects.
How you’ll learn
You will learn through:
• Lectures and seminars exploring political theory, international relations and current affairs
• Research led teaching informed by contemporary political debates and global case studies
• Coursework based assessment including essays, reports, presentations and a final year project
• Academic guidance and feedback to support your analytical writing and research skills
Digital learning resources are available to support your studies, including online reading materials and recorded content where appropriate.
Facilities
You will study in teaching and learning spaces designed to support discussion, debate and research, including:
• Modern lecture theatres and seminar rooms
• Digital learning platforms and online academic resources
• Library collections supporting politics, international relations and social sciences
• Study spaces that support independent and group work
These facilities support your academic development and help you engage critically with political and global issues.
Source: University of Roehampton
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Politics and International Relations at University of Roehampton.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Social Sciences
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with year in industry
Subjects
• Politics
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £16,950 per year (provisional) |
| International | £16,950 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Examples include:
- Dictatorships and Democracies: Ancient and Modern
- Freedom, Power and Politics
- The Politics of the Middle East
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Roehampton
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 Roehampton students who took the Politics and International Relations course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
low
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
med
Academic support
93%
high
Academic support
93%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
Organisation and management
85%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
84%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
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?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
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