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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L240

Politics and International Relations

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Aberdeen, the MA (Hons) Politics and International Relations provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Politics and International Relations at Aberdeen, a unique combination in Scotland, focuses on the role of politics, power, states, and governments in an ever-changing global context, taught by internationally renowned academics regularly appearing as experts in the media on events unfolding in the world today. This programme offers the perfect foundation for careers in politics, international affairs, NGOs, media and more. The University of Aberdeen is ranked 8th in the UK for International Relations* and 3rd in Scotland for overall student satisfaction in Politics* (Guardian University Gu... International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 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 £24,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Voting behaviour
Different political systems
Making and implementing policy
Nationalism and concepts of democracy
UCAS Code:L240
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC. GCSE in English or English Language is also required. For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B. GCSE in English or English Language is also required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

For entry into First Year, a minimum of 32 points required, including at least 5,5,5 at HL. For entry into Second Year, a minimum of 36 points, including at 6, 6, 6 at Higher level in subject(s) selected. English at a minimum of Standard level required.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£83,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£29,000
3 years£19,000£24,000£28,000
5 years£23,500£31,500£37,500

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▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 13% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
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

65%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
60%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
86%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
75%
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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About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Politics and International Relations as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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