BA International Relations
About this course
BA (Hons) International Relations is an undergraduate degree in the politics and international relations subject area. The course is delivered through small interactive lectures and tutorials with regular academic staff, and is available as a condensed two-year full-time programme starting in January or September, or as a three-year alternative starting in September.
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Entry requirements
The typical A-Level requirements for this course are BBB-BBC, IB:30-32 or equivalent UCAS Tariff points. Applicants must also have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4, or above (or equivalent). Applications to Buckingham are individually considered by the Admissions Tutor and other factors may be taken into account. Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels. Equivalent A-level grades are also accepted (for example BBD equivalent to BCC) Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in a slightly lower A-level grade offer.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 30%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Foundation course: 20%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations at University of Buckingham earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £49,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA International Relations at University of Buckingham do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations at University of Buckingham?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA International Relations at University of Buckingham?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA International Relations at University of Buckingham?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.