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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L200

Politics

University of Westminster, London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Westminster, London, the BA (Hons) Politics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our Politics BA equips you with an understanding of the relationship between government and society in regions all over the world, from Europe, the Middle East and Asia to North and South America. Studying for a politics degree will help you to understand and think critically about political events, the interplay of domestic and international politics, how resources and power are distributed in society; how decisions are made; and why political systems develop in the ways that they do. You'll study political concepts, ideas, values and institutions, and explore the relationship between poli... International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Political concepts
Ideas
Values and institutions
Explore the relationship between political theory and practice
UCAS Code:L200
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Westminster, London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£19,000£25,500£29,000
5 years£24,000£31,000£38,000

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
£25,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 11% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

64%Working
6%Studying
8%Work & Study
12%Seeking Work
50%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
85%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
62%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Westminster, London

University of Westminster, London offers Politics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#79UK Ranking
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