Undergraduate

BSc Politics and International Relations

Message from the Director, LSE External Study.

The academic direction of this degree is undertaken by the London School of Economic and Political Science (LSE).

This degree enables you to combine a study of both Politics and International Relations. How political power is distributed and organised within the state and between states is central to this specialism. International relations is concerned with the behaviour of states and their relations with each other. It considers some of the great issues of international society, such as the causes of war and the conditions of peace.

This degree involves analysing political relationships in their economic and social context and takes into account historical influences on contemporary politics. You will study various types of regime, the institutions of representative and responsible government, the process of politics and the forming and implementation of public policy.

Key points

• a degree with an international flavour set within a strong social science framework

• provides a thorough understanding of how political power is distributed and organised within the state and between states

• develops critical skills for a wide range of real world professional situations

• an excellent preparation for a career in the business world, international organisations, journalism, the civil service and the public sector

• flexible study programme, not limited by class times or geographical location

• lasts between three and eight years (minimum two years on the Graduate Entry Route)

• total cost approximately £2,500 - if completing in three years (Graduate Entry Route can cost less than £2,000)

 

Summary of key dates
Application deadline	17 September (non-EU) 17 October (EU)
Registration deadline	30 November
Despatch of study materials	Shortly after your registration form is received
Start studying	As soon as you receive your study materials
Examinations take place	May/June