UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: F42L

International Relations (with integrated foundation year)

Name: International Relations (with integrated foundation year)
Price: 19190 GBP
Availability: InStock

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, Wales

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4 yearsDuration

£19,190Per Year (Intl)

£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary

96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) International Relations (with integrated foundation year) at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. It is a challenging yet fascinating moment in world politics. We invite our students to explore world politics – and learn how to best shape its future. As the world’s first Department of International Politics, we have pioneered the study of International Relations for over 100 years, and we continue to tackle the world’s most pressing problems, such as nuclear instability, climate change, global inequality and the weakening of international institutions. International tuition fees are £19,190 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to International Relations

Global Political Theory and Concepts

International History and Colonial Legacies

International Security and Conflict Studies

Global Political Economy

International Institutions and Governance

Research Methods in International Relations

Contemporary Global Issues and Policy Analysis

UCAS Code:F42L

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,190

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£76,760

Home Student Fee

£5,760

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£22,000	£26,000	£28,000
3 years	£18,000	£22,000	£28,500
5 years	£22,000	£28,500	£37,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course

UK average

Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 21% below UK average salary

This course

£22,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary

This course

£28,500

UK average

£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working

20%Studying

15%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

50%Professional Jobs

Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

89%

Overall

Teaching on my course

96%

Learning opportunities

89%

Assessment and feedback

85%

Academic support

96%

Organisation and management

96%

Learning resources

81%

Student voice

79%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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