UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L248

Politics and International Relations

Name: Politics and International Relations
Price: 19190 GBP
Availability: InStock

Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth, Wales

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3 yearsDuration

£19,190Per Year (Intl)

£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary

92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Aberystwyth University, the BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The world of Politics and International Relations is both turbulent and fascinating. The global order is being reshaped by conflicts, climate change, growing inequality and challenges to Western dominance. As the world’s first Department of International Politics we have pioneered the study of global politics for over 100 years and continue to tackle the world’s most pressing problems. International tuition fees are £19,190 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 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

Foundations of Political Theory

International Relations and Global Politics

Comparative Politics Systems

Research Methods in Social Sciences

Contemporary Global Challenges

Regional Politics and Geopolitics

Political Economy and Development

Critical Issues in World Affairs

UCAS Code:L248

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level	BBB - CCC
International Baccalaureate	26 - 30 points
UCAS Points	96

🗣️ 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 (3 years)£57,570

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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

Subject-level average

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

90%

Overall

Teaching on my course

92%

Learning opportunities

90%

Assessment and feedback

88%

Academic support

96%

Organisation and management

91%

Learning resources

91%

Student voice

81%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

94%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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