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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L290

Politics and International Relations

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Wolverhampton, the BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Wolverhampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Politics today is shaped not only by domestic issues, but perhaps more importantly by a range of international and global issues that even the most inward-looking States can’t ignore. From migration, through the trafficking of people and drugs, to international crime and terrorism, and on to the climate crisis, the study of Politics and International Relations takes us to the heart of issues that are reshaping our world. But addressing these issues is not only a task for politicians and States, important as these may be, and so here at Wolverhampton we also explore the many local, regional ... 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

Introduction to Political Theory
International Relations Fundamentals
Global Politics and International Systems
Comparative Government and Political Institutions
International Law and Governance
Politics of Globalisation and Development
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Contemporary International Issues and Diplomacy
UCAS Code:L290
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

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Course Fees and Finance

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wolverhampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£27,000£32,000
3 years£15,000£20,000£26,000
5 years£18,000£24,500£30,500

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 29% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
89%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
73%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About University of Wolverhampton

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