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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L221

Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year

York St John University
York, England
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4 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

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.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Political Theory
Global History and International Relations
Academic Skills and Critical Thinking
Social Sciences Research Methods
Comparative Government Systems
Contemporary International Politics
Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics
Language and Communication Skills
UCAS Code:L221
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£56,000

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 — York St John University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

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 23% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £1,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
45%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About York St John University

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

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