Politics and International Relations University of Greenwich Degree level: Undergraduate
Course summary
TEF Silver
University of Greenwich has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.
With so much going on in the world of politics, this is the ideal time to study our politics and international relations degree. The course will prepare you for roles in government and public service.
This programme allows students to specialise in the study of global politics while also incorporating courses from a variety of other subject pathways.
The study of politics addresses questions such as: Why do people vote the way they do? What is the difference between the ideas of different political parties? How is the operation of one political system different from that of another? Why is the international system constituted in the way that it is? Why do politicians behave in the way that they do? What do words such as 'democracy', 'power', 'freedom', 'rights' and 'liberty' mean? Responses to these questions are covered by the study of international politics, comparative politics, government and political theory.
In the final year, students may be offered a work placement in regional or local politics, or within one of the many interest and pressure groups based in London, or even in the House of Commons. The ability to reflect critically on this work experience forms part of the assessment of the placement.
The aims of the programme are:
To offer students a range of courses which provide an appropriate introduction to both politics and the practical implementation of political activity
Enable students to follow various strands within the academic discipline of politics
- To offer students the opportunity to develop a number of skills that are valuable in both the political arena as well as in more general careers.
Course details
Modules
Please check the university website for more information.
Assessment method
Students are assessed through:
- Coursework essays
- Dissertation
- Seminar presentations
- Examinations
How to apply
Application deadlines
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15 January
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Applicants must have successfully completed 11 or 12 years of full time education, and demonstrated competence in mathematics (usually equivalent to GCSE grade C). If you were educated in a language other than English and/or in a country where English speakers are in a minority, you should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) or equivalent. If you require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK, your score must be from a UK Visas and Immigration approved IELTS test. For more information, contact international@gre.ac.uk or +44 20 8331 8136.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| International | £13,000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS
Course contact details
Visit our course pageRecruitment Office
020 8331 9000