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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L251
Politics and International Relations
UCL (University College London)London, England
3 yearsDuration
£33,000Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by UCL (University College London), the BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The new BSc in Politics and International Relations is designed for people who are passionate about politics, and who want to look in-depth behind the headlines to understand the forces shaping today's world. The degree will empower you to assess some of the most pressing challenges of our time, both domestically and globally. Our training will equip you with the tools through which to analyse data, conduct research, and write persuasively. International tuition fees are £33,000 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 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
British Politics and Governance
International Relations Theory
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Global Political Economy
Comparative Politics Systems
Contemporary International Conflicts
Political Ideology and Philosophy
Dissertation in Politics and International Relations
UCAS Code:L251
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA No specific subjects. An essay based subject is preferred but not required. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. |
| International Baccalaureate | 38 points A score of 18 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5. An essay based subject at HL is preferred but not required. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| PTE Academic | 80 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£33,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£99,000
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
55%Working
20%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
77%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
74%Assessment and feedback
62%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
90%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
96%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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