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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: A111
Politics and International Relations with professional placement or study abroad
University of BathBath, England
4 yearsDuration
£25,400Per Year (Intl)
£34,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Bath, the BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations with professional placement or study abroad provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Combine the study of politics and global affairs to develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand and respond to contemporary political challenges. Deepen and develop your understanding of politics at local, domestic, regional and international levels. You’ll gain the skills needed to critically analyse contemporary international and domestic socio-political challenges, from political polarisation to climate change. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £38,000 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Political theory and analysis
International relations and British politics
Foreign policy analysis or technology and politics
UCAS Code:A111
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA - A*AB Typical Offer: AAA or A*AB in three A levels. Contextual Offer: ABB in 3 three A levels. Alternative offers with additional study: AAB in three A levels plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points Typical Offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. Contextual Offer: 36 points overall and 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,400
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£101,600
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 Bath
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,500 | £34,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £28,000 | £38,000 | £46,500 |
| 5 years | £37,000 | £50,500 | £68,000 |
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▲ 36% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 80% above UK average salary
This course
£50,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £12,500 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
70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
90%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
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
81%Assessment and feedback
76%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
94%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
98%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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