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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L241

International Politics with Placement

Brunel University of London
Uxbridge, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,400Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) International Politics with Placement at Brunel University of London. Based in Uxbridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. American political issues, the Holocaust, democracy, globalisation, Parties and Voters in the UK – these are only some of the political aspects and key events you will be able to explore in detail as part of the course. As well as providing a foundation in the approaches to, and theories of, politics and international relations, the programme will develop your understanding of the importance of politics in a globalising and integrating world. This degree is designed to enable you to study international affairs in their political and historical contexts. International tuition fees are £17,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Political Theory and Philosophy
International Relations: Core Concepts
Comparative Government and Political Systems
British Politics and Parliament
American Politics and Policy
Globalisation and International Political Economy
Historical Contexts of Modern Conflict
Research Methods in Politics
UCAS Code:L241
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

International Baccalaureate

30 - 28 points

including SL5 or HL4 in English (if applicant does not have GCSE English grade C/4 or above)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,400

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,600

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 — Brunel University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£32,000
3 years£23,000£29,000£35,500
5 years£26,500£35,500£47,000

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
£29,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£35,500
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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
11%Seeking Work
57%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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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