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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: VL22

International History and Politics

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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4 yearsDuration
£27,300Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Leeds, the BA (Hons) International History and Politics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. BA International History and Politics will give you an unrivalled opportunity to study the principal international challenges of today in the light of their recent historical past. The course focuses on the modern and contemporary history of world affairs, from the late nineteenth century to the present. Beginning with the origins and outcomes of the First World War, the course also investigates the interwar period, the Second World War and its aftermath, and the Cold War, before moving into the post-Cold War period and the challenges of the 'war on terror,' its effects and implications. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £26,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Origins and Outcomes of the First World War
International Relations in the Interwar Period
The Second World War and Global Order
Cold War History and Diplomacy
Post-Cold War Conflicts and International Security
International Organisations and Non-State Actors
Regional Studies in Modern History
Terrorism
Security and Contemporary Politics
UCAS Code:VL22
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

International Baccalaureate

35 points

35 points overall with 17 at Higher Level

UCAS Points144

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£109,200

Home Student Fee

£26,500

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 Leeds

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£32,000
3 years£22,500£26,000£32,500
5 years£28,000£35,000£45,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — 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
£26,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 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: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%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
95%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
71%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Sanctuary Scholarship

University of Leeds · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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Sanctuary Scholarship

University of Leeds · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers International History and Politics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#77QS World
#13UK Ranking
34,580+Students
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