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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L290

Politics and International Relations

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£29,200Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, the BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. On this programme, you’ll learn about the theory and practice of politics in the contemporary world – comparing political ideologies and systems in different cultures and countries. You’ll also look at the role of politics and power in international relations and examine how the international community works in terms of rules, interests, institutions and customs. Your time will be divided equally between politics and international relations and you can tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations. International tuition fees are £29,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Political Theory and Ideologies
Comparative Political Systems
International Relations Theory
Global Governance and Institutions
Politics of the European Union
International Conflict and Security
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Contemporary International Political Economy
UCAS Code:L290
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

International Baccalaureate

38 points

766 at Higher Level is also required.

UCAS Points144

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic70

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,200

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£87,600

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£35,000£40,000
3 years£29,000£36,000£50,500
5 years£36,000£51,000£66,000

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 29% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 82% above UK average salary
This course
£51,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £15,000 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: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Studying
10%Seeking Work
80%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
68%
Assessment and feedback
66%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
66%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London offers Politics and International Relations as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#56QS World
#7UK Ranking
12,950+Students
122+Courses
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