Sanctuary Scholarships
York St John University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year at York St John University. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explore topics from the the past, present and future, as you question the nature of humanity and society from a local and international perspective. Study diverse subjects from across humanities, social sciences, language and linguistics on this Liberal Arts foundation year. This course will give you both the skills you need to succeed in your degree, and an opportunity to go beyond your chosen subject and explore other specialisms. International tuition fees are £14,000 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 a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.
| UCAS Points | 48 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£14,000
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £24,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £20,000 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £21,500 | £29,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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York St John University · Undergraduate

York St John University offers Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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