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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L292

Global Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,500Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Global Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year at Birkbeck, University of London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Our BA Global Politics and International Relations provides you with a strong foundation in international politics and an in-depth understanding of pressing global challenges of our time. You will explore contending approaches to international relations as well as evolving regional and global political dynamics. You will also develop essential verbal and analytical skills to help significantly expand your career options. International tuition fees are £18,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

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Contending approaches to international relations as well as evolving regional and global political dynamics
Why choose this course?
Highlights
UCAS Code:L292
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,000

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 — Birkbeck, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,500£30,000£43,000
3 years£16,500£23,000£31,000
5 years£24,000£31,500£39,500

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 18% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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

55%Working
10%Studying
5%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

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Global Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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