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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L220
Politics and International Relations
York St John UniversityYork, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by York St John University, the BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in York, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Explore the global political landscape and confront urgent international concerns by studying Politics and International Relations. In an increasingly globalised world, politics and international relations tackle pressing contemporary issues such as state power, international security, human rights and global justice. This degree will give you both employable skills and valuable, relevant knowledge about global politics. 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
International Relations Theory
Comparative Political Systems
Political Ideologies and Thought
Global Security and Conflict
International Organisations and Governance
Political Economy and Development
Contemporary British Politics
Research Methods in Politics and International Relations
UCAS Code:L220
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| 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
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£42,000
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 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
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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
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
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