I f you ae intrigued to know why people vote the way they do or why political systems differ, this degree in politics and international relations gives you the answers. Through this course you will study international and comparative politics, government, and political theory. This programme will also give you the chance to study a language. In your final year, you may be offered a work placement in regional or local politics.
Popular careers for politics and international relations graduates include public service, information and communications, teaching, and roles in central and local government.
You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.
Get the chance to explore the politics of Asia and Africa, Liberalism, political conspiracy, international relations and security from social and political perspectives
You will have the option to specialise in Politics and International Relations and take options in other subjects
Graduates of this course have gone on to careers in public service, information and communications, and media and voluntary sectors, as well as in the National Health Service, teaching, research, business, and central and local government. Some career options may require further study.
The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.
Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year ZeroYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2024-2025) |
| International Year Zero (IYZ) | £16,195.00 |
| International Year One (IY1) | £16,895.00 |
| Pre-Masters (PM) | £9,895.00 – £12,995.00 |
| Please note: There is an additional administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at the University of Greenwich | |
The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries available to international students, for more information click here.
Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.
Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded. For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
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Greenwich campus sits on a World Heritage Site and is home to a modern university that builds excellent professional prospects.
First established in 1890 as Woolwich Polytechnic, the University of Greenwich today is a modern institution with strong links to business and an emphasis on helping students meet the demands of a fast-changing workplace.
Located at the heart of London, with the picturesque buildings of London Stock Exchange only a few kilometres away. Students will be living and studying in one of the great financial centres of the business world and within proximity to some renowned global businesses.
Students will be able to enjoy all the finer things a vibrant multicultural city such as London can offer including a wide variety of social activities.
