Political Science (3 Years)
Richmond American University LondonCourse Overview
Offered by Richmond American University London, the BA (Hons) Political Science (3 Years) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. UK students can fast-track the degree: complete the UK/US four-year degree in three years. Richmond is the only UK university with US-based degree programmes, which typically take four years to complete. However, students can now finish in three years using A Levels or equivalent qualifications to fast-track their degree. For example, UK A Levels grades BBC-BBB and above (depending on your programme of interest) count as credits for the first year. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB Or international equivalent. Please see our website further information. |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,250
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
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