Politics and International Relations

The University of Surrey

Qualification

Degree

Length

4 yrs

UK fees / yr

£9,535

Study

Full-time

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About this course

Our course will introduce you to cross-cutting questions of transnational political movements, war & change, & how national policy can address global challenges BSc (Hons) — 2026 entry Politics and International Relations Global politics is increasingly interconnected. Our Politics and International Relations degree focuses on how local, national, and international politics interact. What is the role of foreign wars in driving political movements at home?

In what ways do debates about identity shape foreign policy? How do populist leaders learn from each other? You’ll graduate with a wide range of transferable skills that are highly sought after by employers.

We’re preparing you for the future by integrating AI into every course, building digital skills, confidence and creativity that employers value in tomorrow’s workplace. Politics is ranked 4th for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025* 92% of our Politics and International Relations students are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025, HESA).

Could you get in?

The grades students arrived with

80-95 pts7%

96-111 pts31%

112-127 pts30%

128-143 pts14%

144-159 pts9%

160-175 pts4%

176-191 pts3%

How they qualified

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120 UCAS pts