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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L293

Politics and International Relations

University of Greenwich
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Greenwich, the BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. With so much going on in the world of politics, this is the ideal time to study our politics and international relations degree. The course will prepare you for roles in government and public service. If you've ever wondered why people vote the way they do or why political systems differ, this degree in politics and international relations gives you the answers. You'll study international and comparative politics, government, and political theory. International tuition fees are £17,500 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

International and comparative politics
Government
Political theory
UCAS Code:L293
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,000

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greenwich

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£17,000£23,500£26,500
5 years£22,500£29,500£36,500

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 16% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
9%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
57%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-03-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, 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
100%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
95%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Greenwich

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