Politics & International Studies

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ABB | 128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

BBC | 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

BCC | 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

CCC | 96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

CCD | 88 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Please note that for some courses, there are additional competency standards that need to be met. Full details will be included on the entry section of the course page.

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Leaving Cert Higher

For students from the Republic of Ireland.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points

Grade | UCAS Points

H1 | 32

H2 | 30

H3 | 24

H4 | 18

H5 | 12

Leaving Cert Ordinary

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points

O1 | 12

O2 | 10

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# Politics and International Studies BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate Full-time UCAS Code: L200 2027/28

A dynamic subject essential to understanding people, power and policies in a changing world.

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Qualification Type(s)

Bachelor of Science with Honours

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Start Date

September 2027

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Full-time

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## Overview

Among other aims, our Politics and International Studies degree provides:

* A detailed knowledge and understanding of contemporary political analysis;

* An excellent training in social research methods;

* The ability to apply theoretical perspectives and concepts to real-life problems, and;

* An appreciation of the complexity and diversity of political problems in society.

The degree equips graduates for employment in a range of careers in the statutory, voluntary and private sectors.

Our curriculum is based upon the research and scholarship of the staff team. We aim to encourage students to become research literate and have a strong understanding and appreciation of the research carried out within their discipline.

Students are introduced to central questions driving political change across the world today and discover how academics, including their own lecturers, are trying to address them.

### QS 5 Star Excellence

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## About this course

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Teaching

Our Politics and International Studies course covers all the core areas of the discipline and offers a range of options focusing on theories and ideologies, international relations and the study of the politics of individual nation states.

Students will have an opportunity to cover the key areas of the discipline, including:

* The nature of power;

* Polarisation, mobilisation and radicalisation;

* Work-based learning and the politics of employability;

* The meaning and relevance of political ideologies;

* The interrelationships between domestic and international politics;

* The functions and development of political institutions;

* The challenges posed by new social movements and global developments;

* The meaning and application of political theories;

* Policy design and implementation;

* The politics of memory and dealing with the past;

* British, Irish, African, Asian, Americas and European politics;

* The continued relevance of political thinkers and theorists;

* Conflict transformation and peace building.

Our students gain the skills and ability to carry out independent research, to assess the merits of competing theories and explanations, to work as part of a team, and to effectively engage in policy debate with sensitivity to the views of others – all skills that are highly attractive to employers.

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## Standard Entry Conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements .

The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

### A Level Grades

### A Level Subject Requirements

Applicants can satisfy the requirement for the third A Level by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

### Accepted BTEC/OCR Qualifications

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2012 Suite)

Award profile of DDM

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 Suite)

Award profile of DMM

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma(2012 Suite)

Award profile of DM plus A Level Grade B

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Diploma (2016 Suite)

Award profile of MM plus A Level Grade B

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma (2012 Suite)

Award profile of Merit plus A Level Grades BC

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate (2016 Suite)

Note: BTEC Level 3 RQF Foundation Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diplomas in Children's Play, Learning and Development are not accepted.

BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Certificate in Children's Play, Learning and Development is accepted

### Irish Leaving Certificate

104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level)

### Irish Leaving Certificate - Additional Requirements

To include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or 04 if studied at Ordinary Level.

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### Access Course – NI/ROI

Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course)

### GCSE

You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

Essential Skills Level 2 Communication accepted as equivalent to GCSE English Language.

### Additional Entry Requirements

HND (total of 120 credits) with an overall Merit to include 30 level 5 credits at Distinction

HNC (total of 120 credits) with an overall Merit to include 60 level 4 credits at Distinction

Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care - Successful completion with an overall mark in level 5 modules of 45 % for Year 2 entry

Foundation Degree - Successful completion with an overall mark in level 5 modules of 45% for Year 1 entry

### Exemptions and Transferability Further

We offer applicants who have achieved credits on courses with a Politics or International Relations content at Higher Education institutions the opportunity to apply for entry and to be exempted for modules already completed successfully.

Students may enter the course with advanced standing at level 5 and level 6; however, we may require students to complete core modules before entry.

Students may also apply for transfer to other courses within the Faculty of Social Sciences; this may require them to undertake additional study.

## International Entry Requirements

We accept many international qualifications. For each course, we clearly explain the entry requirements and the level of English you need.

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### A Level Equivalent

Grades CCC or higher and may include course specific subjects aligned to the degree.

Entry requirements will vary depending on your country of residence.

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In addition to academic entry requirements, there are also English Language requirements for each course:

### English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 or an accepted alternative test .

### Verification of qualifications using Qualification Check

Applications to Ulster University are carefully reviewed and applicant supporting documentation, including qualifications are verified.

If we are unable to make the verification ourselves, we will require applicants to submit a verification check using Qualification Check.

If this applies to you, we will contact you to request for a Qualification Check.

If you have any questions related to entry requirements, please get in touch

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## Careers and Opportunities

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Employability

### Graduate employers

Graduates from this course are now working for:

* NI Assembly

* Political Parties

* Inform Communication

* Axiom Law

* Civil Service

* Local or National Media Company

With this degree you could become:

* Political Party Campaign Officer

* Police Officer

* Civil Service Fast Streamer

* Journalist

* Public Affairs Consultant

* Research Officer

* Assembly Researcher

Enhancing your career:

* The academic study of politics is invaluable for those who aim to pursue a career in local or national government.

* There is a growing demand for staff in leadership positions in the voluntary or non-governmental sector, and in political lobbying firms, think-tanks, and private sector consultancy firms.

* Students who have completed our course will have acquired the skills of respectful listening to those with diverse opinions, and of expressing opinions in a clear and respectful fashion. These skills are an excellent preparation for teamwork in a broad range of work contexts.

* Recent graduates have taken up careers in journalism, community development, research, teaching, the civil service and in a number of private sector companies. Others have taken the opportunity to study at postgraduate level.

Ulster University has an excellent Careers Department: seminars and workshops focused on careers are timetabled within the course at all three levels.

### Work placement / study abroad

* The module Work Based Learning and Politics, is designed to provide students with the opportunity to apply political scholarship to practical situations and link academic studies to the world outside the university.

* The short placement not only encourages students to reflect on the applicability of their scholarship but also allows them the opportunity to draw on and enhance research skills.

* The module aims to prepare students for the world of work beyond university.

* Politics students can apply to a partner institution to undertake an intercalary study abroad year.

* There are many academic and non-academic benefits for students who take the opportunity to study abroad. Students will benefit from the opportunity to experience a broader Politics curriculum and to gain direct experience of politics in practice in a new and unfamiliar political culture and system.

* Students will also develop important employability skills through learning to cope with the challenges of an unfamiliar way of life and institutions.

## Fees and Funding

### 2027/28 Fees

Undergraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2027/28 fees will be announced in due course.

See our tuition fees page for the current fees for 2026/27 entry.

### Scholarships, awards and prizes

An annual prize may be given for the best final year Politics dissertation.

Politics students can be considered for the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences Global Studies Award for the best dissertation with an international focus. Additionally, Politics students are encouraged to submit their final year work to The Undergraduate Awards, an international awards programme which recognises creativity, excellence and innovative thinking within student coursework. We have had a number of entries which have been highly commended.

### Find the right scholarship for you

See if you can access financial or other forms of support, including mentorship to excel in your studies.

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### Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.

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