UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: IRH2

International Relations and History (Professional Placement Year)

Name: International Relations and History (Professional Placement Year)
Price: 17310 GBP
Availability: InStock

Bath Spa University

Bath, England

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4 yearsDuration

£17,310Per Year (Intl)

£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary

81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) International Relations and History (Professional Placement Year) at Bath Spa University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. - Apply your understanding of the past to some of the most pressing challenges we face today - Make a difference: join the debate, identify solutions, act on your insight and understanding - Make connections: from your community to the world around you Explore the complexities of the contemporary world through an examination of the mechanisms for, or absence of, international governance; security, economics, and globalisation; and the relationships between different states. You'll examine the structures and practices of international relations – from the high ideals of the post-1945... International tuition fees are £17,310 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 81% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

European Political Systems and History

Global Governance and International Institutions

International Security and Conflict Studies

History of International Relations since 1945

Globalisation

Economics and Development

Modern Diplomacy and Transnational Actors

Geographical Politics and Regional Analysis

Professional Placement and Reflective Practice

UCAS Code:IRH2

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

Grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

A minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.

UCAS Points

🗣️ 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

£17,310

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,240

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,790 UK part time £4,895 International full time £17,310

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£22,000	£25,000	£27,500
3 years	£17,000	£21,000	£25,500
5 years	£20,500	£25,500	£30,500

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▼ 25% below UK average salary

This course

£21,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary

This course

£25,500

UK average

£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working

9%Studying

12%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

57%Professional Jobs

Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

79%

Overall

Teaching on my course

81%

Learning opportunities

78%

Assessment and feedback

85%

Academic support

90%

Organisation and management

72%

Learning resources

79%

Student voice

69%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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