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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L250

International Relations

University of Exeter
Devon, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,950Per Year (Intl)
£30,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) International Relations at University of Exeter is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Devon, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. - Gain a solid grounding in international issues with the opportunity to specialise in a particular region or special subject – for example, transnational crime or globalisation - You’ll learn how to analyse, interpret and evaluate world political events using a range of concepts, approaches and theories - Enhance your degree by joining our active Politics Society, getting involved with Model EU and Model UN and taking part in student/staff co-organised events - Our small class sizes allow you to actively discuss and debate your ideas and work closely with academic staff - Our stron... International tuition fees are £24,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of International Relations
Global Politics and International Systems
Comparative Political Systems
International Security and Conflict
Regional Politics and Area Studies
International Political Economy
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Diplomacy and International Negotiation
UCAS Code:L250
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Excluding General Studies

International Baccalaureate

34 points

Applicants will be considered with IB 34 OR 665 in three Higher Level subjects.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£74,850

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 Exeter

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,500£35,000
3 years£24,000£30,500£39,000
5 years£32,000£41,000£57,500

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▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 46% above UK average salary
This course
£41,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 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

62%Working
11%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
76%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
86%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
66%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
66%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Carolyn and Andrew Trevorrow Memorial Fund Travel Bursaries

University of Exeter · Undergraduate

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About University of Exeter

University of Exeter offers International Relations as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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