Politics and International Relations (BSc)

At the University of Bristol, our vision is ambitious and bold. Our course explores power, who exercises it, for whom, how it is distributed, and with what consequences. You will gain insight into the politics of different countries, regions and systems, as well as global and local political issues and movements. Bristol is home to prominent scholars and many of our academics are global leaders in areas of political study, including international relations, security, gender, political philosophy, international development, peace-building, environmental politics and the politics of Latin America, Africa, South and East Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the USA and Britain. You will be joining a vibrant academic community. We provide regular workshops, guest speakers, reading groups and social events, as well as support for the student societies associated with this programme.Skills development is woven throughout your programme and you will graduate with valuable transferable skills that ensure you are well placed to pursue your career goals. Learn how the political sphere operates, specialise in areas that interest you and go on to make a real difference in the world. The first year includes compulsory units to ensure a solid grounding in the discipline. You will have greater choices as you progress through the course. The final year provides an exceptional range of units based on staff research interests and expertise. Mandatory units in the first and second years will equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in your dissertation in your final year. You will be assigned an individual academic supervisor who will support your sociological research and writing on a topic of your choice. We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course. Further information aboutEnglish language requirements and profile levels 69%say staff value students views and opinions about the course Data for Politics and International Relations (Full time) at University of Bristol 72%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well. Data for Politics and International Relations (Full time) at University of Bristol 90%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course. Data for Politics and International Relations (Full time) at University of Bristol Formoreofficial course information visit Discover Uni See course data University of Bristol,Beacon House,Queens Road,Bristol,BS8 1QU,United Kingdom Information for