Bachelor in Political Science
Bachelor in Political Science at HICL
Politics is one of the most stubbornly relevant fields a student can choose. Elections, regulation, foreign policy, social movements and economic decisions all flow through political institutions. The Bachelor in Political Science is built for students who want to understand those institutions properly - not at headline level, but as systems with histories, incentives and rules.
It is a standard three-year undergraduate degree in political science, with theory, comparative politics, international relations and policy analysis as its main pillars.
Why political science is more than current affairs
Following the news is not the same as analysing politics. The Bachelor in Political Science is built around concepts - power, legitimacy, institutional design, ideology, governance - and uses current events as case material rather than as the syllabus itself. That gives graduates a way of thinking about politics that holds up when the headlines change.
Who This Degree Is For
- School leavers with a serious interest in politics, government, international affairs or policy.
- Aspiring civil servants, policy researchers, parliamentary or party-political staff.
- NGO and advocacy-sector entrants who want analytical depth, not slogans.
- International students preparing for diplomatic, ministerial or public-sector careers in their home countries.
Where graduates of the Bachelor in Political Science typically go
Common pathways include policy and research roles in government, think tanks, NGOs and consultancies; political journalism and communications; party-political and parliamentary support work; international organisations; postgraduate study in politics, international relations or law. The Bachelor in Political Science is a flexible degree; what graduates make of it depends a lot on the experience they layer on top - internships, languages, writing record.
How the programme is delivered
Teaching combines lectures, seminars, reading-led discussion, essay work and structured argumentation. Some elements work well online; others benefit from in-person debate. Module structure and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.
Entry requirements
- Completed secondary education with results suitable for undergraduate admission.
- IELTS 5.5–6.0 or equivalent for non-native English speakers - the degree is reading- and writing-intensive.
- Minimum age 17 at the start of the programme.
- A genuine willingness to read primary texts and engage critically with positions you may disagree with.
Apply for the Bachelor in Political Science
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