BA International Relations with integrated Foundation
About this course
BA (Hons) International Relations with integrated Foundation, a politics degree centred on global politics, international structures, and security. The course includes a compulsory foundation year as part of its structure.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9, including English and Maths, or their international equivalents. In addition, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or their international equivalents: A Levels with minimum grades of DD BTEC National Diploma with minimum grades of MPP Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to at least 48 UCAS points International Applicants: We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world. However, you must also demonstrate your English language proficiency by achieving an IELTS score of 6 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, or another approved language test.
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 with integrated Foundation 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 with integrated Foundation 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 with integrated Foundation 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 with integrated Foundation at University of Buckingham?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA International Relations with integrated Foundation at University of Buckingham?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.