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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L227
Politics and International Relations (Including Placement Year)
University of EssexColchester, England
4 yearsDuration
£22,600Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations (Including Placement Year) at University of Essex is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why don’t democratic countries go to war with each other? Who should pay for climate change? Why do oil-rich states have worse human rights records? International tuition fees are £22,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 71% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Political Theory and Philosophy
Comparative Politics Systems
International Relations and Global Politics
Research Methods in Social Sciences
British Politics and Governance
Global Issues: Human Rights and Justice
Elections
Representation and Democracy
Conflict
Peace and International Security
UCAS Code:L227
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 60 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£22,600
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£90,400
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 — University of Essex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,500 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £21,500 | £25,000 | £33,000 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £32,500 | £41,000 |
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▼ 11% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 16% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
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
68%Working
4%Studying
20%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
43%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
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
77%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
83%Organisation and management
77%Learning resources
93%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of Essex
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