BA International Relations and Politics
London Metropolitan University
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 35%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 67%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations and Politics at London Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £34,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA International Relations and Politics at London Metropolitan University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations and Politics at London Metropolitan University?
83% 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 and Politics at London Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA International Relations and Politics at London Metropolitan University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.