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UCAS CODES:
L210 – 4 YEARS
RF18 – 4 YEARS including summer semester(s) (Extended Degree)
SP18 – Sport Ed Ex
Degree
BA (Hons)
UK & US Degree
Optional Sport Pathways
Duration
4 Years (Full-time)
4 Years (Extended Degree)
Tuition Fees
UK 鈥 拢9,250
EU, INT & US 鈥 拢15,645
Constant political change and upheaval dominate our lives today. Go behind the headlines to discover the structures and ideas that shape global politics, and open up a wide range of exciting career possibilities with this BA.
Whether it鈥檚 doing postgraduate study or working in government, international organisations, NGOs, business, social enterprises, finance, law, or the media, the choice will be yours.
You鈥檒l focus on three core areas of Political Science: political thought, political systems and public policy, going from the theory of each to real world political situations.
Like our other undergraduate degree programmes, our BA in Political Science is based on the American liberal arts tradition, which offers a multi-disciplinary approach, combining areas of study from the Humanities. That鈥檚 why your first year will include Tools for Change and Visual Thinking, as well as The Global Cold War and World Politics.
You鈥檒l enjoy a broad study of political thinkers and theories, going beyond the classroom to experience practical policy issues. Discover British politics in the setting of the Houses of Parliament.
From Global Development Politics to Policy Making in a Globalised World, our students gain a truly international understanding of politics and its processes.
Research plays an important role, so that you鈥檒l acquire important skills using the latest technology which will be invaluable for any career. Some of our senior students have the opportunity to collaborate with academic staff on research.
A number of fascinating electives are on offer, giving you the chance to specialise in topics which appeal to you, such as ‘the American Presidency’, ‘Nationalism and Conflict’, ‘Political Communications’ and ‘Peace and Justice’.
You can also take courses which allow you to specialise in the politics of different regions, including the USA, Latin America, the EU, Asia, Russia, Africa and the Middle East.
Many of our students also gain international political experience through an accredited internship, which helps shape their education and career choice.
快活视频 is the only university in the UK where the degree programmes are based on the US educational approach which is a four year pathway. Every undergraduate degree student will study our Liberal Arts programme alongside their Major.
The entry requirements for all undergraduate programmes at 快活视频 are the same, regardless of your chosen Major.
Find out more about the Core Curriculum >>
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The information above is intended as an example only, featuring course details for the current year of study. In addition to the courses outlined above, there are open electives in each year. Course content and delivery can be subject to change. The number of courses taken by each student may also vary, depending on a range of factors such as transfer credits and academic performance. For more detailed information on the programme specification, please find more details here.
A normal course load per academic year is 30 US credits, equivalent to 120 UK credits. Students complete 120 UK credits at Level 6 in their chosen major.
The balance of assessment by examination, practical assessment and assessment by coursework will vary for each programme and will also depend on the optional electives you choose each year and may be subject to change. The methods of assessment can involve the use of term-papers, portfolios of work, quizzes, mid-semester and final exams as well as student presentations and general class discussion. Not every component applies to every course, but most do relate to many of the classes that are offered. Many of our courses involve a site visit or require attendance at a public lecture as well.
The approximate percentage of the broad assessment types for the programme, based on 2024/25 entry is as follows.
Electives:
At 快活视频 our undergraduate degree programmes, which are based on the US educational approach, are offered on a four year pathway. Every undergraduate degree student will first enter our Liberal Arts programme before specialising in their Major.
The entry requirements for all undergraduate degree programmes at 快活视频 are the same, regardless of your chosen Major.
Below is information on our entry requirements for both 4 years and 4 years with foundation programmes.
4 YEARS
4 YEARS including summer semester(s) (Extended Degree) (Full-time)
Other international equivalent qualifications are accepted. We understand that not every student is in the same situation, if you have any questions about your qualifications, please get in touch with us admissions@richmond.ac.uk.
For more information on English Language Requirements for your country visit our How to Apply webpage.
There are many reasons why taking this programme with extended programme option could be the ideal choice; you may not have the exact subjects or grades at A level to meet the entry requirements, you may have tried other options such as apprenticeship and want to change direction or have been living abroad.
Whatever your starting point, studying this programme with聽extended programme option offers you a great opportunity to gain both a UK and US degree and start the adventure of a lifetime, studying with us in the world鈥檚 top student city.
This is what our extended programme option can offer you:
Undergraduate tuition fees for students starting their programme this academic year can be found in the table below.
UK | EU / INT / US | |
Fall 2024/Spring 2025 | Fall 2024/Spring 2025 | |
Undergraduate Programmes
(per year) |
拢9,250 | 拢15,645 |
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For more information visit our聽Tuition Fees & Funding webpage.
The University offers personal development seminars, leadership opportunities and access to work experience, volunteering and internships. There is also a dedicated, personalised service for assistance with CV writing, interview preparation tips and much more.
Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to build links with industry experts and 快活视频 alumni, connecting you to a vast and influential worldwide network.
We offer career support and advice through our聽Careers & Internships Office that will assist and guide you in your study choices to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Whether you are interested in gaining work experience in London or internationally, we will be here to help you find the best possible opportunities.
Through internships you will gain聽business acumen, beneficial work experiences and transferable skills聽which will give you a competitive advantage in a fast-paced working environment.
Work while you study across 5 continents through our partners聽听补苍诲听聽with destinations in Spain, Argentina, South Africa, China, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
Below is a list of where some of the Political Science graduates have gone on to work.
You can apply one of three ways, either apply directly聽through us, apply through聽UCAS聽and for our US students, via the聽Common Application听($50.00).
In order to submit your application you will need the following information
Visit our聽How to Apply webpage聽for more information regarding Entry Requirements, admissions processes and to start your application.
We encourage you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you are completing your undergraduate programme of study. In this case you will be offered a place that is conditional on successfully completing a specified qualification and English language qualification if applicable.
If you would like your application to be considered for a 快活视频 bursary, an early application is strongly recommended.
鈥淢y experience of studying Political Science at 快活视频 has been wonderful. Politics can at times be a sensitive and complex subject. Having such a diverse, unique student body, and professors receptive of that, has been the best part. By studying here, I feel confident that I can use what I have learned to foster the future I want to see.鈥
鈥淎fter earning my BA in Political Science and International Relations from 快活视频, I went on to earn my MSc from the London School of Economics and JD from Rutgers School of Law. I am currently a Deputy Attorney General for New Jersey in the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability. I joined my current office after practicing at a large international law firm for more than five years.
There is a through line from my time at 快活视频 to my current practice. Practicing law requires, among other things, the ability to quickly digest facts, see an issue from all sides, and draw key distinctions among competing arguments. At 快活视频, the quality of instruction, class size, and diverse community of students helped make me uniquely prepared for my career.鈥
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All Undergraduate students have the option to Study Abroad for a semester or entire academic year. We offer students the opportunity to study abroad with our partners in:
USA | CHINA | AUSTRALIA | NEW ZEALAND | GREECE | BELGIUM | FRANCE | ARGENTINA | SOUTH KOREA | SPAIN
and many more places around the word.
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