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Politics and International Relations at Keele University - UCAS

Keele University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Politics and International Relations

Course options

2025 - 2026
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Keele University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

27Jun
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28Jun
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16Aug
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Course summary

Learn how politics shapes everyday lives, the influence of power, security concerns, and current geopolitical transformations. Our Politics and International Relations BA brings together the study of domestic and international politics, whilst investigating current issues such as environmental change, threats to democracy, and foreign policy calculations. Our degree will equip you with key skills in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and social research, as well as provide opportunities to work with community groups, activists, and professionals in the public and private sectors. Why choose this course?

  • Top 10 for International Relations (Guardian University Guide, 2024)
  • Enhance your employability with study abroad and work placement opportunities
  • Become part of a close-knit and supportive academic community that encourages you to discuss and debate with your lecturers and peers, and better appreciate the views of others
  • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in UK Parliamentary Studies in Year 3
  • No. 1 in the UK. Britain's best university, as ranked by students (Student Crowd University Awards, 2022)
Keele's Politics and International Relations degree is the study of power at the local, national, regional, and global level. Explore how politics and policy are made, how democracy functions, and the many challenges democratic regimes face. You will cover topics from environmental politics and foreign policy, to security and conflict. On this course you will examine a range of influential factors in world politics and how this shapes society. Prepare to understand politics and international relations, how to make a difference and its future on a global scale. Taking an active role in your learning experience, you will benefit from participating in real-world opportunities like crisis simulations, model United Nations and devising activist strategies for change which will enable you to gain hands-on experience in preparation for your career. You will also have the chance to engage with preparing funding proposals, participating in genocide-prevention workshops, and writing case study analyses and policy reports. Become a social scientist through the development of key skills and expertise in research and critical analysis, preparing you for an exciting career across various sectors. Whether you wish to make a difference in the world or are intrigued by the future of politics, our programme provides opportunities to enhance your career prospects. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

Modules

For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note, our fees for 2025 entry will be available soon. Although we review our fees annually and these may change, our 2024 entry fees are available on our website: keele.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/tuitionfeesandfunding/undergraduatetuitionfees/
Politics and International Relations at Keele University - UCAS