Liverpool Hope University
Politics & International Relations
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom · UCAS L201
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Hope Park
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
L201
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Course Overview
Politics & International Relations at Liverpool Hope University in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
5,330
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
8.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
64.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Politics & International Relations
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Politics & International Relations topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Politics & International Relations
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Anglo-Saxon studies
- Critical theory
- East European studies
- Irish studies
- European civilisation
- British studies
- Governance
- Public administration
- Public service
- Local government
- Decision making
- Data analysis
- Scientific research methods
- Social sciences
- Human sciences
- International studies
- Gender studies
- Politics
- Policy studies
- Public policy
- Middle Eastern politics
- Political economy
- British politics
- Diplomatic studies
- International relations
- European politics
- Political theory
- Democratic studies
- War studies
- Peace studies
- Comparative politics
- Government
- Political sociology
- Social research
- Anthropology
- International law
- European law
- Constitutional law
- International economics
- European economics
- Humanities
- Philosophy
- Social philosophy
- Citizenship
- Ethics
- European philosophy
- Critical thinking
- Political philosophy
- Ideology
- History
- European history
- Industrial history
- Commonwealth history
- History of ideas
- European cultural history
- British history
- Historical research
- International history
- Communication skills
- Communication policy studies
- Broadcast journalism
- Environmental sustainability
- Civic design
- Research methods
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
5,330
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
8%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
64%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Estimated Annual Costs
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