This page gives answers to questions about the application process, for students interested in doing a degree in politics and international relations at Nottingham University. Further information on the applications process is provided by the University’s Admissions Office website.
What degrees do you offer?
We offer several different Single Honours degrees, along with a range of Joint degrees. Visit the
Undergraduate Courses pages for more details.
How do I apply for a degree?
How many A levels do I need? And what grades?
We normally ask for three high-quality A levels, although the precise grades differ from degree to degree. You can read more on our
current admissions requirements.
Do I need to have an A level in Politics?
No. We want candidates who have an interest in the subject and who are keen to study it. Prior academic study of politics is not required.
Do you count General Studies as an A level
No.
Do you consider mature applicants?
We encourage applications from mature applicants (that is, those who will be 21+ when they plan to start the course). We deal will all such applications on a case by case basis, although normally we would be looking for applicants to have pursued further study or professional qualifications since leaving school, or to have undertaken an Access course. An interview might be required.
What about international students?
Is there an opportunity to study abroad?
All students in the School of Politics and International Relations can apply to go abroad for one semester or for one year in their second year, or for one semester in their third year. They can either choose to go on a Universitas 21 or an Erasmus scheme.
Find out more about studying abroad.
Can I defer my study?
We are normally quite happy for students to defer their entry to the university.
Can I visit the School and University?
We run a series of School Open Days between January and April and all applicants who are offered a place receive an invitation to an Open Day.
The University also holds campus-wide Open Days, at which representatives from the School of Politics and International Relations participate. There are also a series of Campus Tour days, and again, members of the School of Politics and International Relations participate in these.
If you would like to visit the University and School at another time, you are very welcome to do so, but please remember that both staff and students are extremely busy and it is not usually possible to arrange one-to-one meetings.
Can I transfer to Nottingham from another university?
This is occasionally possible and depends on what stage of your degree course you have reached, what you have studied, how well you have done, and why you want to move to Nottingham. Please contact the School as early as possible and provide as much information as you can: we will then be able to advise you on the best way to proceed.