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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L254

International Relations

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) International Relations at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. As technology, transport, and a complex international economy make our world smaller, the value of peaceful and cooperative relationships between nations is increasingly important. International relations are a vital aspect of citizenship in a global society and our three-year BA International Relations degree is one of the most important degree programmes we offer. This interesting area of study explores globalization and global institutions, development and human rights, International and regional politics, peace and conflict, political economy, security studies and strategic studies 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 £23,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Explores globalization and global institutions
Development and human rights
International and regional politics
Peace and conflict
Political economy
Institutions and laws affect our day-to-day lives
UCAS Code:L254
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

International Baccalaureate

32 points

International students will also require a score of 4 at Higher Level English Language or Literature, or 5 at Standard Level English Language or Literature.

UCAS Points118

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,238

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,714

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£18,500£23,000£29,000
5 years£25,000£31,000£38,500

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 18% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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

55%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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
88%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers International Relations as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#322QS World
#34UK Ranking
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