BachelorSocial sciences and psychology

International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)

University of Portsmouth · Portsmouth · United Kingdom

A 5-year bachelor's programme, taught in English, in Portsmouth.

How it's taughtindependent study⁠240 of 2374 similar publish this
InternshipWork placement year⁠271 of 2374 similar publish this
Price£10,050–£18,800/ year · 2027/28 · depending on citizenship
Next dateUnknownUnknown
LanguageEnglish⁠Requires IELTS 6.0
Duration5 years⁠

✓ 3 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

35 modules published

Across 3 years of study.

How does the focus shift?

Society, ethics and law all the way

Share of modules by theme in each semester. Our classification by module titles.

Specialist subjectsBusiness and managementSociety, ethics and lawResearch methodsProjects and labsInternshipThesisFree electives
Year 1Year 2Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
  • Specialist subjects
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
What is a week like?

How you're taught

  • independent study
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

1 of 2375 similar publish hours · 0 of 2375 publish a teaching split

What are all the subjects?

All 35 modules

Year 1 · 4 modules · all core
ModuleUK CATS
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30
· Year30

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 2 · 15 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Core20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 2Optional20

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

Year 3 · 16 modules
ModuleTypeUK CATS
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Core20
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· YearOptional40
· Term 1Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 2Optional20
· Term 1Optional20
· YearOptional40
· Term 1Optional20
· YearOptional120
· YearOptional120

Source: course-module-catalog.port.ac.uk, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
Study mode
  • ModeFull time⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
Internship
  • Work placement yearAvailable: Yes⁠
How are you assessed?
Teaching methods
  • Independent study⁠
  • Lectures⁠
  • Seminars⁠
  • Tutorials⁠
  • Workshops⁠
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More business and management than 5 of 6 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmeInternational Relations and Politics BA (Hons) Portsmouth35
Politics BA (Hons) Portsmouth30
International Relations BA (Hons) Portsmouth31
International Relations with History BA (Hons) Portsmouth31
International Relations with International Development BA (Hons) Portsmouth31
Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons) Portsmouth39
Humanities and Social Sciences BA (Hons) Portsmouth85
  • Specialist subjects
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Which year differs most?

Close to similar programmes each year

The same mix of themes, cut by year of study. Our classification by module titles.

Year 2

Close to similar programmes

This programme
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Year 3

Close to similar programmes

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  • Specialist subjects
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Internship
  • Thesis
  • Free electives
Where you'll study

Studying in Portsmouth

What is the campus like?
City size100,000 to 500,000 people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 248,440 in 2016
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution⁠
FacilitiesGym⁠, Laboratories⁠, Library⁠, Sports fields⁠, Sports hall⁠, Swimming pool⁠, Gym (nearby)⁠, Library (nearby)⁠
FoodCafeteria⁠, Meal planInferred
SupportCareer service⁠, Counselling⁠, Disability support⁠, Student clubs⁠, Student union⁠

The rest of what we hold on Portsmouth is on its page.

What it costs

At least £20,867 for the first year

What does the first year cost?

≥ £20,867 first year · 2027/28 · non-EU · our sum

Tuition 2027/28£18,800
Application fee£27
Living, the institution's estimate × 12£2,040

Not published: visa fee and insurance

Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.

Every fee as the institution publishes it (7)
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionUK home students2027/28£5,760 / year
≈ €6,902
TuitionUK home students2027/28£1,505 / year
≈ €1,803
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£1,635 / year
≈ €1,959
TuitionInternational students2027/28£3,150 / year
≈ €3,774
TuitionUK home students2027/28£10,050 / year
≈ €12,042
TuitionEU citizens2027/28£12,300 / year
≈ €14,738
TuitionInternational students2027/28£18,800 / year
≈ €22,526
What changes the price?

4 things that move it

×1.9
home students£10,050
EU/EEA£12,300
non-EU£18,800

Your passport changes the rate.

−£1,700

Care Leaver Bursary

−£1,000

Stand Alone Bursary

−£5,000

SQA Advanced Diploma Scholarship

Is that expensive?

A typical price

Among 57 similar programmes, in euros / year

This programme €22,526

Costs more than 29 of 56 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €20,669 and €23,364.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 57, cheapest first
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Psychology (University of Twente)2027/28≈ €12,652
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (University of New York in Prague)2026/27≈ €12,794
Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons) (University of East London)2027/28≈ €19,770
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical and Counselling Skills (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminal Investigation (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sport and Performance (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
BSc (Hons) Social Sciences (University of West London)2027/28≈ €20,669
Business Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Criminology and Criminal Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Health and Social Care, BA Hons (Top-up) (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Politics and International Relations, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Psychology (Extended), BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Psychology with Counselling, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Social Work, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Sociology and Psychology, BSc Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
Sociology, BA Hons (University of Greenwich)2026/27≈ €21,537
BSc (Hons) Psychology (University of Sunderland)2027/28≈ €22,166
This programme2027/28≈ €22,526
Childhood and Youth Studies with Psychology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Humanities and Social Sciences BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Development with Sociology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations with History BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
International Relations with International Development BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Politics BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Social Work BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Sociology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €22,526
Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
Psychology (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
Psychology of Sport and Performance BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €23,364
International Relations (BA) (Webster Vienna Private University)2026/27≈ €24,068
Psychology (BSc) (Webster Vienna Private University)2026/27≈ €24,068
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Top up BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Gestalt Counselling (Top-up) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Integrative Counselling Top-up BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Person Centred Counselling (Top-up) BSc (Hons) (University of Portsmouth)2027/28≈ €25,102
Bachelor in Behavior and Social Sciences (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
Bachelor in International Relations (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
Bachelor in Political Science (IE University)2027/28≈ €27,300
Dual Bachelor Degree in Economics & International Relations (IE University)2027/28≈ €31,800
Dual Bachelor Degree in Business Administration & International Relations (IE University)2027/28≈ €34,020
And the whole degree?

≈ £94,000

Tuition only.

At today's rate. Later years may cost more. Every Program estimate

How to start

Dates and admission

When does it happen?
DeadlinesUnknownNotify me
Is my language good enough?
English requirement6.0 IELTS overall
Check your score Saved in your profile, in this browser.
All 2 accepted proofs
IELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
IELTS 5.5 · Foundation year · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
    +6 more
    • Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠
    • Offer: BBB-BCC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠
    • Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠
    • Offer: Merit · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠
    • Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠
    • Offer: 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
    +1 more
    • IELTS 5.5 · Foundation year · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠
    +4 more
    • Route: Ucas · Full time foundation year work placement · UCAS code: L251 · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time foundation year · UCAS code: L25F · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time work placement · UCAS code: L250 · Institution code: P80⁠
    • Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: L25R · Institution code: P80⁠
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineUnknown
  8. 8
    StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
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6 of 6 similar publish a price

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The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.

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Price£18,800 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28£18,800 / year · 2027/28
Duration5 years5 years5 years
LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglish
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

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International Relations with History BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

39% society, ethics and law · 32% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

International Relations with International Development BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

39% society, ethics and law · 32% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

44% society, ethics and law · 31% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish

PortsmouthUnited Kingdom

Humanities and Social Sciences BA (Hons)

£10,050–£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · by citizenship ≈ €12,042–€22,526

38% society, ethics and law · 34% free electives

BachelorInternshipScholarshipsEnglish
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The short version

The programme, from the facts

International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) is a bachelor's programme in social sciences and psychology at University of Portsmouth in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It takes 5 years. Teaching is in English.

The institution publishes 35 modules, of which 28 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are society, ethics and law (40%), free electives (31%) and business and management (9%).

It includes an internship.

How much does International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) cost?

£18,800 / year · 2027/28 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (UK home students: £10,050; EU citizens: £12,300; International students: £18,800). In euros that is ≈ €22,526.

When is the next deadline or start?

Unknown.

What language is it taught in?

English (Requires IELTS 6.0).

How long does it take?

5 years.

Where is it?

University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 17 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Dates · 1 with values
StartIntake: September · 2027⁠
Admission · 3 with values
How to applyRoute: Direct · System: University of Portsmouth application form⁠Route: Ucas · Full time foundation year work placement · UCAS code: L251 · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time foundation year · UCAS code: L25F · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time work placement · UCAS code: L250 · Institution code: P80⁠Route: Ucas · Full time · UCAS code: L25R · Institution code: P80⁠
Language requirementIELTS 6.0 · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.⁠IELTS 5.5 · Foundation year · Language: English · Min component: 5.5 · Conditions text: English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.⁠
Prior educationOffer: 104-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: UCAS points⁠Offer: 24 · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: International Baccalaureate⁠Offer: BBB-BCC · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: A levels⁠Offer: DDM-DMM · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: BTECs (Extended Diplomas)⁠Offer: Merit · Intake: September 2027 · Qualification: T-levels⁠Ucas tariff points · Text: 104-120 UCAS points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent · Points max: 120 · Points min: 104⁠Offer: 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent · Intake: September 2027 · Foundation year · Qualification: UCAS points⁠
Programme · 11 with values
CampusCity: Portsmouth · Campus: PortsmouthInferred
QualificationBachelor of Arts · Abbr: BA⁠
Credits120 UK CATS · Scope: Per year⁠
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration5 years · Full time foundation year work placement⁠4 years · Full time work placement⁠3 years · Full time⁠4 years · Standard foundation year⁠
InternshipWork placement year · Available: YesInferred
Language of instructionEnglishInferred
LevelBachelor · EQF 6, ISCED 6Inferred
LocationPortsmouth, Portsmouth, United KingdomInferred
Study modeMode: Full time · Full time foundation year work placement⁠Mode: Full time · Full time work placement⁠Mode: Full time · Full time⁠
Teaching methodsindependent study⁠Lectures⁠Seminars⁠Tutorials⁠Workshops⁠

Institution record: University of Portsmouth

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