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Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours) - BASc (Hon)
Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development
University of Warwick
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development course at University of Warwick.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
You will also need to achieve grade C/4 in English Language and C/4 in Mathematics at GCSE.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development course at University of Warwick 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Government and Politics | A |
| History | A |
| Economics | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| English Literature | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Geography | A |
| Economics | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| History | A |
| Psychology | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L2L8
Here's what University of Warwick says about its Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development course.
Studying BASc Politics, International Studies (PAIS) and Global Sustainable Development (GSD) enables you to take part in the critical analysis of political ideas in an international context. This degree will equip you with the theoretical foundations upon which you can build analysis of issue-based problems.
Global sustainable development requires a global political dialogue.
Understanding key political concepts, ideologies, and practices of national and international governments is essential for providing solutions for sustainable development. This course considers testing questions such as:
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Why do states marginalise human rights in place of geopolitical aims?
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Why has water and food security become a critical foreign policy concern for governments?
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Why does political gridlock frequently emerge in discussions on climate change?
You will seek to answer these questions, combining theoretical and analytical approaches from Politics with the transdisciplinary approach of GSD.
By studying GSD, you will confront issues from a diverse array of perspectives. You will need to be ready to think creatively and embrace new opinions from your peers from across the world. We will challenge you to become an active participant in your own learning.
You can enhance your skills and studies through optional work placements, study abroad, and certificates.
Source: University of Warwick
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours) - BASc (Hon)
Department
Global Sustainable Development
Location
Main Site | Coventry
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Geography
• Politics
Start date
28 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) |
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Warwick
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development course at University of Warwick features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
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?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
92%
med
Academic support
92%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
83%
high
Student voice
83%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
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?
71%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
66%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
80%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
73%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
76%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
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?
87%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
Organisation and management
66%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
63%
low
How well organised is your course?
69%
low
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
64%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
med
Student information
The Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development course at University of Warwick 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Warwick graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
87%
In work, study or other activity
78%
Say it fits with future plans
42%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
19%
Business and public service associate professionals
16%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Finance Professionals
8%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
100%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Conservation and environment professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Finance Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Warwick graduates who took Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.9k
First year after graduation
£34.7k
Third year after graduation
£40.9k
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, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development.
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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