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Bangor University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£25,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Bangor University, the BA (Hons) Politics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Studying Politics helps you understand the complex relationship between the state, political ideas and developments, and society. Learning to think critically and politically, you’ll be able to engage in contemporary political debate. Our BA (Hons) Politics adopts an interdisciplinary approach. 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 a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Sociology
Social policy
Criminal justice
Philosophy and history
UCAS Code:L200
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,000
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 — Bangor University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £25,500 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,000 | £23,000 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £23,500 | £27,500 |
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▼ 29% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
80%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
Broad subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
84%Learning resources
83%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider
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About Bangor University
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