EPISODE · Jan 3, 2026 · 53 MIN
Should you study Politics and International Relations at University?
from CourseCast with Tim Mears · host Timothy Mears
In this episode, two students from the University of Bath and University College London, Ash and Lyla, share what Politics and International Relations is really like. Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else.www.coursecasttm.co.ukCheck out some Supercurricular recommendations here:An Introduction to Political Philosophy: https://amzn.to/4qDay81Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: A Brief History of Capitalism: https://amzn.to/496l8yxUCL Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/@uclpoliticalscienceCheck out Ash's radio show here:2:15 Every Monday https://bathmedia.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/fuelforthoughturb/?hl=en Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:07 Why did you pick your degree?4:41 What are you currently studying?7:18 What's the best thing you've learnt so far?10:18 How are you assessed on the course?13:33 What is the year abroad or placement like?16:57 What is your schedule like in a typical week?20:17 How do 'Hot Topics' work at UCL?22:41 Do you like being at a campus uni?25:41 How have you found the transition to uni?27:21 How useful is AI on your course?30:54 What do you getup to outside of the degree?35:12 What was the process for writing your personal statement?42:50 What other application advice do you have?45:15 How did you pick the right course for yourself?47:46 What advice would you give your Year 12 self?52:07 What do you want to do after uni?52:45 OutroContact our Guests:Lyla: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lylaa.f/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lyla-foley-9713872ba Ash:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ashpeppiatt16/?hl=en Like, subscribe & share to support the channel!#politics #international #eu #ucl #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe
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In this episode, two students from the University of Bath and University College London, Ash and Lyla, share what Politics and International Relations is really like. Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else.www.coursecasttm.co.ukCheck out some Supercurricular recommendations here:An Introduction to Political Philosophy: https://amzn.to/4qDay81Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: A Brief History of Capitalism: https://amzn.to/496l8yxUCL Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/@uclpoliticalscienceCheck out Ash's radio show here:2:15 Every Monday https://bathmedia.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/fuelforthoughturb/?hl=en Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:07 Why did you pick your degree?4:41 What are you currently studying?7:18 What's the best thing you've learnt so far?10:18 How are you assessed on the course?13:33 What is the year abroad or placement like?16:57 What is your schedule like in a typical week?20:17 How do 'Hot Topics' work at UCL?22:41 Do you like being at a campus uni?25:41 How have you found the transition to uni?27:21 How useful is AI on your course?30:54 What do you getup to outside of the degree?35:12 What was the process for writing your personal statement?42:50 What other application advice do you have?45:15 How did you pick the right course for yourself?47:46 What advice would you give your Year 12 self?52:07 What do you want to do after uni?52:45 OutroContact our Guests:Lyla: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lylaa.f/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lyla-foley-9713872ba Ash:Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ashpeppiatt16/?hl=en Like, subscribe & share to support the channel!#politics #international #eu #ucl #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe
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