BSc Politics

... United Kingdom
... Brunel University London

Course Overview

Politics is an exciting and dynamic subject, stimulating debate and offering insight into how the ever-changing world around us works. It’s also a degree that can demonstrate your intellectual acumen and understanding of world affairs, which will be an asset in many fields of work.

The broad-based nature of the course at Brunel means you will be studying a wide breadth of modules from British politics to US foreign policy and political change. But you’ll not only be learning about politics – you’ll be analysing politics using the tools of political science to help deepen your understanding and critical thinking.

Opt for a placement year and you'll gain work experience that is highly valued by employers. Brunel students have secured placements in the Environmental Audit Committee, the House of Commons, the Directorate of Gender Affairs, HM Treasury and the Competition Commission, to name only a few.

You can also opt to take part in your degree abroad in one of our partner universities in Europe or participate in an exchange programme to China or the USA to study politics in a different part of the world whilst experiencing a new culture.

Brunel is a dynamic university choice for your politics course. You’ll be taught by politics experts who are often called on to comment on radio and television. The Brunel campus has hosted the filming of BBC’s Question Time and is a political hub during local and national elections.

Brunel politics graduates enter diverse careers. Many of our former students go into politics and the civil service and some are currently at GCHQ and military intelligence. Others work in the public and private sectors like the NHS, international banks, business consultancy, law, NGOs and the media. Whichever route you chose, a politics degree with Brunel will set you up for a successful future.

General Eligibility

  • GCE A-level BBB.

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM.

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM with an A-level at grade B.

  • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D with A-levels grade BC. 

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points. GCSE English equivalent Standard Level 5 or Higher Level 4 and Mathematics Standard Level 4 or Higher Level 4

  • Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma course with 45 credits at Level 3

  • T levels: Merit overall

  • A minimum of five GCSEs are required, including GCSE Mathematics grade C or grade 4 and GCSE English Language grade C or grade 4 or GCSE English Literature grade B or grade 5.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

    Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)

    BrunELT: 63% (min 55% in all areas)

    TOEFL: 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Politics and International Development


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Campus Name

Uxbridge area of London


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

17665, (INT)


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