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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 4J80

International Political Economy

City St George's, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£22,340Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by City St George's, University of London, the BSc (Hons) International Political Economy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our International Political Economy BSc is designed to meet increasing demand for an interdisciplinary course that prepares students for both the public and private job markets. This bespoke programme – the first degree in IPE in the UK – provides training in a range of conceptual and analytical skills. These will help you analyse the challenges facing decision-makers in business and politics in the global age. International tuition fees are £22,340 per year, 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 86% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Global Political Economy Foundations
International Trade and Finance
Comparative Political Systems
Microeconomic Theory and Analysis
Macroeconomic Policy and Institutions
Development Economics and Global Inequality
Data Analysis for Social Sciences
Contemporary Global Challenges and Case Studies
UCAS Code:4J80
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

A Level General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship Studies are not accepted.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

A minimum of 4 in SL mathematics and 5 in English will be required.

UCAS Points120

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,340

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£67,020

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — City St George's, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£23,500£28,500£33,000
5 years£29,500£37,000£52,000

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
£28,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 32% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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

85%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%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
86%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
84%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About City St George's, University of London

City St George's, University of London offers International Political Economy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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