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BSc Politics

London School of Economics and Political Science

Institution
London School of Economics and Political Science
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Politics
UCAS code
L230
Typical offer
A-level AAA, IB 38

Entry requirements

A-levels: AAA IB Diploma: 38 points overall, including 766 at higher level

About this course

BSc in Politics, a politics and international relations degree examining the forces shaping domestic and global political systems. The curriculum offers a wide range of government options and approved outside courses throughout its duration. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Introduction to Political Theory, Introduction to Political Science, and The LSE Course, alongside an optional course inside or outside the department and an approved outside option. The second year consists of three government options, one further government option, and an approved outside option. The third year continues with courses to the value of two units from a range of government options, one further government option, and an approved outside option, plus another government option and approved outside option.

Modules

  • Introduction to Political Theory
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • The LSE Course
  • One course from a list of options inside and outside the department
  • Approved outside options to the value of one unit
  • Three government options
  • EITHER one further government option
  • OR one approved outside option
  • Courses to the value of two units from a range of government options
  • OR one further government option
  • OR one approved outside option
  • EITHER one further government option