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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LV01

International Social and Political Studies

UCL (University College London)
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£29,800Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) International Social and Political Studies at UCL (University College London) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BA in International Social and Political Studies combines specialisation in one of nine humanities and social sciences, plus Q-step, with a broad base in history, law, politics and philosophy, and fluency in a language. The programme is designed as ‘PPE or SPS with a foreign language’, where you will gain access to the literature of your chosen specialism in both English and your major language. You may focus in the degree on areas such as North and South America or China and East Asia. International tuition fees are £29,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 86% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Political Theory and Ideology
Introduction to International Law
Contemporary World History
Philosophy of Politics and Society
Quantitative Methods for Social Sciences
Major Language for Academic Study
Comparative Politics and Governance
Regional Geopolitics and Cultural Studies
UCAS Code:LV01
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

A*AA

A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A* required for full Economics specialism if chosen. French or Spanish required if one of these is to be studied as major language. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

International Baccalaureate

39 points

A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. Higher level subjects to include French B, or Spanish B at grade 6 if either of these is to be studied as a major language. A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) at higher level is normally preferred. Mathematics at grade 7 at higher level is required for the full Economics specialism, if chosen. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777
PTE Academic80————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£119,200

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — UCL (University College London)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£29,000£32,000£38,000
3 years£27,500£33,500£46,500
5 years£33,000£48,000£65,500

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▲ 20% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 71% above UK average salary
This course
£48,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £14,500 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

66%Working
20%Studying
9%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
64%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
94%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
63%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
56%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
57%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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