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Offered by Loughborough University, the BA (Hons) International Relations (with placement year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA International Relations degree will provide you with the knowledge to understand responses to international political, economic and social challenges since the mid twentieth century. Choosing to enrol on our International Relations degree will give you the opportunity to study politics in regional and global contexts, examine challenges to foreign policy decision making and consider problems of security, conflict, international development and international politics of dynamic regions. Our International Relations degree will develop your understanding of conflicts between states and ... International tuition fees are £23,950 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 86% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | ABB ABB |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 (6,5,5 HL) |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£23,950
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £32,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £24,000 | £30,500 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £30,500 | £38,000 | £55,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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Loughborough University · Undergraduate
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Loughborough University offers International Relations (with placement year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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