Politics and International Relations

Students studying on the BSocSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations course can apply in their second year to study abroad for a full academic year in their third year. Upon returning to Manchester, you will complete your final year of study and be awarded the BSocSc Politics and IR with International Study (a four-year degree course).

The full year abroad operates on a pass or fail basis. If you pass your modules taken at the host university, your final transcript will list them but not include them in calculating your final average mark. If you do not pass your modules abroad, you transfer back to the standard BSocSc (Hons) Politics and IR programme.

Follow these steps if you would like to study abroad for a full year.

Steps

  • Students apply in their second year to the Placements and international Programmes Office who will open their applications in Semester 1 of Year 2
  • An academic average of 60% is required to study abroad, but this can change so please do keep an eye for what academic average is required for the year you apply.
  • For details on how to apply and the deadlines for submission, please visit My Placement NB. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

For support and advice on your module selection contact the Politics and IR academic exchange advisor:

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