York St John University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Explore the global political landscape on our Politics and International Relations programme. Examine the most pressing questions of our time and analyse their practical implications. You'll discuss state power, international security, human rights and global justice. Whilst studying you will look at a range of themes and issues at the forefront of international and global politics: International relations theories provide different understandings of issues and events in global politics and economics. International security examines the causes and consequences of war and conflict, the conditions for peace and how states respond. International political economy, or IPE, studies the links between international relations and the global economy. International organisation studies the organisations that play key roles in governing global politics and the economy. You'll develop a fundamental understanding of the institutions and processes of modern states, both democratic and non-democratic. By the end of your degree you will be able to: Explain the historical path and drivers of international relations. Analyse the current international landscape. Identify and respond to emerging issues and challenges that will shape our future.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L221
- Institution code:
- Y75
- Campus name:
- York St John University
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-years/liberal-arts-foundation-year/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
Provider information
York St John University
Lord Mayor's Walk
York
YO31 7EX