The University of Sheffield
Department of Politics

Undergraduate Studies: Entry Requirements

Politics at the University of Sheffield is a popular choice, and there have been an increasing number of applications to study Politics over recent years.

Typical offers for 2013 entry are as follows:

Course Code Course A Levels International Baccalaureate
L201 BA International Relations and Politics AAB 35
L210 BA Single Politics AAB 35
LL24 BA International Politics and Security Studies AAB 35
LV25 BA Politics and Philosophy AAB 35
LL12 BA Economics and Politics AAB 35
VL12 BA History and Politics AAA 37
LL23 BA Politics and Sociology ABB 34
RL12 BA French and Politics ABB 34
RL22 BA German and Politics ABB 34
RL42 BA Hispanic Studies and Politics ABB 34
RL72 BA Russian and Politics ABB 34

General University and Department Entry Requirements:

GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or above

English Language Requirements:

IELTS – 6.5 or above with at least 6 in each component; TOEFL iBT with at least 19 in writing and listening, 22 in speaking and 20 in reading; or Pearson PTE 61 with at least 56 in each component.

For alternative entry requirements contact Katie Middleton, Undergraduate Admissions Secretary (k.middleton@sheffield.ac.uk)

Can I transfer in from another department?

The Department considers requests for internal transfers to its courses on the basis of available resources and the Department’s admissions entry requirements. Change of course forms, available in your current Department, should be completed and submitted to the Department’s Undergraduate Office.