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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: A009

International Relations and Politics with Foundation Year

Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,750Per Year (Intl)
£5,760Home Fee
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Liverpool John Moores University, the BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Liverpool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why study International Relations and Politics with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University? - We placed 5th nationally for International Relations and Politics in the ‘teaching on my course’ theme in the 2025 National Student Survey - out of 88 universities - 100% of students on this course said teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025) - Develop your own political voices and choose how to actively engage with world affairs - The option to do a year-long work placement in an international-related organisation - Participate in field... International tuition fees are £17,750 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

International Relations Theory and Practice
Introduction to Global Politics
Comparative Political Systems
International Political Economy
Global Security and Conflict Studies
International Law and Organisations
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Contemporary Global Challenges and Policy Analysis
UCAS Code:A009
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD

72 UCAS points equivalent

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£71,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Liverpool John Moores University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£21,000£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

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
98%
Student voice
91%
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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About Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University offers International Relations and Politics with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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