Politics, International Studies and Italian BA

Course overview

This degree studies the political world, with an emphasis on Italian language and culture. This joint honours degree gives you the opportunity to acquire Italian language skills while receiving a thorough training in the study of Politics and International Studies.

It is split 50:50 between Politics and International Studies and Italian with the option of a 75:25 split in either discipline in the final year. You will critically engage with the political world from national and global perspectives, exploring the theoretical and empirical approaches to political ideas. At the same time you will deepen your understanding of the Italian language and culture and its relationship to Europe and the rest of the world.

The second or third year is spent studying or on a work placement in Italy.

In our Politics, International Studies and Italian BA, the first year does not count towards your final degree classification. However, all students are required to pass the first year of the degree programme in order to proceed to the Honours degree. The second and final years of study contribute 50% each to the final degree result.

Study abroad

The third year of the degree is spent studying and/or on work placement in Italy. Possible study abroad universities include:

• Università di Firenze
• Università di Siena (Arezzo and Siena)
• Università di Bologna
• Università di Pavia
• Università di Pisa
• Università di Roma La Sapienza
• Università di Genoa
• Università di Napoli L'Orientale
• Università di Salerno
• Università di Torino
• Università di Urbino Carlo Bo
• Università di Cagliari
• Università di Verona
• Università di Trieste
• Università di Messina
• Università di Catania (Catania and Ragusa)
• Università di Brescia
• Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
• Università di Milano

We welcome applications for our International Foundation and Undergraduate courses from applicants from Jordan.

High School qualification is not considered for entry. We would require completion of an approved international foundation programme, such as the Warwick International Foundation Programme. Alternatively IB, A Levels, or other European or North American system will also be considered.

If you need any advice or guidance on the qualifications above, our Middle East and North Africa Team are here to help. Contact them at mena@warwick.ac.uk.

See our Jordan Country Information page for guidance, contacts and upcoming events in your country.

All applicants have to meet our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at WarwickLink opens in a new window.

This course requires: Band B

Learn more about our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window.

Your career

We have a dedicated careers consultant who can support you with your career choices. We offer one-to-one appointments and workshops to help you find a career path, internship or work placement.

Graduates from these courses are working in:

• Government and politics (national, regional and international)
• Public affairs
• Education
• Charity and campaigning
• Media
• Public relations
• Journalism
• IT
• Banking and finance
• Recruitment
• Hospitality
• Advertising

Our graduates have gone on to work for employers such as:

• United Nations
• BBC Television
• Houses of Parliament
• OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)
• Lloyds Banking Group
• Human Rights Watch

Helping you find the right career

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. In addition, PAIS students have access to guest lecturers, careers information and placement support. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

• Your future awaits - the many things you can do after your degree in the PAIS department
• Careers in Government and Politics
• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
• Careers Q&A sessions
• Assessment Centres and Interviews: an overview of what to expect for PAIS students

Find out more about careers support at Warwick.