Bachelor Programme
Politics and International Studies
Warwick's BA Politics and International Studies has political theory at its core, with a strong emphasis on the international side of politics: how power is distributed globally, how societies organise their political systems and how economic pressures shape foreign policy. Each year combines core modules with options in four pathways (Political Theory and Public Policy; International Relations and Security; Comparative Politics and Democratisation; International Political Economy), which students can follow or mix. Year 1 must be passed but does not count towards the final classification. Warwick plans curriculum changes for 2027 entry. Entry is through UCAS (course code L260, institution code W20).
University
University of Warwick
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Field
International Relations
Duration
3 years
Language
English
Campus
Coventry, University of Warwick main campus
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Intake
September
Application Deadline
13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time (UCAS equal consideration deadline)
Tuition Information
2027/28: £29,260 per year for Overseas students (including EU students) and £10,050 per year for Home students (the government fee cap for 2027/28). Warwick says fees for continuing students may rise each year in line with inflation.
Admission Requirements
- A levels: typical offer AAA. Contextual offer ABB
- IB Diploma: typical offer 36; contextual offer 32
- Warwick does not typically interview applicants; offers are based on the UCAS application (predicted and achieved grades, personal statement and reference)
- English language (Warwick Band B), if required: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component (one sitting); TOEFL iBT 4.5 with at least 4.5 in each component (tests from 21 January 2026; earlier tests 92 overall with at least 21 Listening, 21 Writing, 22 Reading and 23 Speaking); or PTE Academic 69 with at least 59 in each communicative skill (Warwick's English language page still lists these scores for September 2026 entry, so check for 2027 updates before booking a test)
- Contextual offers (typically one or two grades lower) are available to eligible UK applicants; other UK and international qualifications are listed on the Warwick course page