About this course
Durham University offers BA (Hons) Economics and Politics as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Political Science. Based in Durham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £29,500 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 92. Intakes run across 2 windows (Michaelmas (October), 2026 and September, 2026).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A level offer – A*AA including Mathematics and a social sciences or humanities subject.BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – D*DD and A level requirements as above.IB Diploma score – 38 with 666 in higher level subjects, including Mathematics and a social science or humanities subject.Science A levelsApplicants taking Science A levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This applies only to applicants sitting A levels with an English examination board.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Michaelmas (October), 2026
- ▸September, 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
