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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: AA26

Politics and International Relations

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Sheffield Hallam University, the BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will be delivered at our Collegiate campus during the 2024/25 academic year while we get our new facilities ready. After that you will study in brand new facilities at City campus. Course summary - Advance your knowledge of politics, international relations and policy making - Gain a critical understanding of a wide range of institutions, ideologies and theories - Explore today’s issues in social justice, climate ch... International tuition fees are £18,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Political Theory and Ideologies
International Relations: Concepts and Theories
UK Government and Political Systems
Global Politics and Contemporary Issues
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Policy Analysis and Governance
Comparative Politics
Dissertation or Major Project
UCAS Code:AA26
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are per year for 3/4 year course

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Sheffield Hallam University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£27,000£29,500
3 years£15,500£21,000£25,000
5 years£22,500£26,500£33,500

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
£26,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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