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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L290
Politics and International Relations
University of LeicesterLeicester, England
0 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£26,500Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Leicester, the BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. How is power wielded on a national and international level? What is the relationship between the two? This degree will give you a solid grounding in both politics and international relations, helping you build the skills to make your mark out in the field. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and 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 £26,500 within three years, a 92% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Political Theory
Comparative Politics and Government Systems
International Relations Foundations
British Politics and Governance
Global Political Economy
Conflict and International Security
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Contemporary Issues in World Politics
UCAS Code:L290
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Pass Diploma with 28 points overall. |
| UCAS Points | 120 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,238
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£5,238
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 Leicester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,500 | £29,500 |
| 3 years | £22,500 | £26,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £34,500 | £44,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 23% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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: 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
60%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
40%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
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
88%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
96%Learning resources
94%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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