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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L290

Politics with International Relations

Aston University, Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£22,575Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Aston University, Birmingham, the BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Ready to become a critical thinker and unlock global insights to help shape the world's future? Course outline Studying BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations at Aston University will equip you with a profound understanding of global politics and international dynamics, fostering critical thinking and practical skills. You will have the opportunity to explore major political topics going beyond the UK and Europe, covering Africa, Asia and North America. You will not only study the traditional subjects of the discipline, including security, political economy or democracy,... International tuition fees are £22,575 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

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UCAS Code:L290
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC - BCC

BBC: Standard offer // BCC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B OR if eligigle for Contextual offer (Please see this webpage for more details - https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready)

International Baccalaureate

29 points

5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,575

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£67,725

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Aston University, Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£30,000
3 years£22,500£27,500£36,000
5 years£28,500£34,500£50,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

45%Working
25%Work & Study
55%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

Teaching on my course
77%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
81%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Aston University, Birmingham

Aston University, Birmingham offers Politics with International Relations as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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