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Bachelor of Politics

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Three-year Bachelors combining political theory with activism and an optional placement year.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Politics to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in British politics and beyond
Young citizens place and belonging. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Parliamentary assistant
Police officer
UK and local government
HMRC

Curriculum

Three-year full-time course (four with placement). Modules include politics
British politics and beyond
Young citizens place and belonging
Media power and truth
UK parliamentary studies
Contemporary European politics
Justice ethics and democracy
Security studies and environmental politics.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred)
A levels from A*A*A* to AAA
IB from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£31,100 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£41,927 GBP

Program details

Campus	Central Area
Faculty or school	School of Social and Political Science
Department	Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.