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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L202
Politics
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, England
3 yearsDuration
£23,950Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by Loughborough University, the BA (Hons) Politics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Political change and political argument are at the centre of our rapidly changing world. Our Politics degree focuses on the key issues and ideas which drive these often controversial developments. Our Politics BA (Hons) degree equips you to think critically and analytically about contemporary political issues and institutions. 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 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Populism
Political violence
Justice and British politics
UCAS Code:L202
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB Grades ABB |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 (6,5,5 HL) |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| 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
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£23,950
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£71,850
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 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
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
55%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
30%Professional Jobs
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