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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L251

International Relations (with placement year)

Loughborough University
Loughborough, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,950Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

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.

What You'll Learn

International Relations Theory and Practice
Global Politics and State Systems
International Security and Conflict Studies
International Political Economy
Foreign Policy Analysis and Decision Making
Regional Politics and Geopolitics
International Development and Global Challenges
Research Methods in Social Sciences
UCAS Code:L251
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

ABB

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 (6,5,5 HL)

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£95,800

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 — Loughborough University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 36% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
100%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.

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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University offers International Relations (with placement year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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