Liberal Arts Political Science BA Hons

A liberal arts degree gives you the freedom to focus on the subjects that most interest you. You’ll concentrate on a major area of study while maintaining a breadth of learning spanning the arts, humanities and social sciences.  

The Political Science Major

The Political Science Major will give you a broad and in-depth knowledge of the complexity of global politics.  

You will examine political institutions from across the world and critically analyse the ways in which they operate and distribute power and resources.   

Using case studies drawn from contemporary and historic events, you will learn how to develop policies that aim to resolve complex political issues.  

With over 140 nationalities on campus, you’ll encounter a diverse range of perspectives that will broaden your understanding of global politics.  

Elective modules will help you understand the breadth of this discipline and also give you a broad skillset.   

Options to learn a language and study abroad at one of our international partners will help expand your learning and global outlook.   

This degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in fields such as politics, diplomacy, international business, economics, history, law and media. 

Minimum entry requirements for Level 4 students

One of the following qualifications:

• Three GCE A-levels at grade A-C
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• A minimum GPA of 2.5 PLUS one of the following:
  - Three AP tests with an average grade of 3 or two AP tests with an average grade of 4
  - Three SAT II (Subject Tests) with a minimum score of 500 in each section or two SAT II with a minimum score of 600 in each section
  - SAT I (Reasoning Tests) with a minimum score of 1800 (600 in each section)
  - ACT with a composite score of 26 (20 in each section)
  - Dual Enrolment and College credits (1st Year) - 30 credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Equivalent qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University

English Language requirements 

English is our language of instruction and we require proof of your English proficiency. 

You can demonstrate your English proficiency with:

•    IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any of the four components

•    PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with 51 or above in each individual component

•    TOEFL IBT: Overall score 80. (We do not accept TOEFL from applicants requiring a Student Visa, as this qualification is no longer accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration Department, UKVI)

•    A-level/GCSE/IGCSE English: Grade C / 4 or above (for IGCSE certificates, please provide the Supplementary Certifying Statement with the breakdown of component grades)

•    International Baccalaureate: Grade 4 or above in English at Higher or Standard Level

You’ll graduate with a wide range of skills valuable in any workplace, including critical thinking, cross-cultural understanding, communication, teamwork and problem-solving – ready to become an engaged, thoughtful and well-informed global leader.  

Industry-active academics and our Graduate Outcomes Team can help to connect you to world-renowned companies, where you’ll build workplace skills and connections you’ll lean on throughout your whole career. 

Liberal Arts alumni have a high rate of employment and occupy various high-profile positions across academia, entrepreneurship, finance, politics, law, management, the arts, marketing, PR, psychology and consultancy. 

Many Liberal Studies graduates also pursue postgraduate study at Regent’s, launch successful enterprises and expand existing family businesses, while making the most of Regent’s lifelong career support and innovative entrepreneurial space.