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BA Politics and International Relations

London South Bank University

Institution
London South Bank University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Politics and International Relations
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
5779A
Median salary
£27,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 84%
  • Learning opportunities: 71%
  • Assessment and feedback: 73%
  • Academic support: 71%
  • Organisation and management: 21%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 43%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 5%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 15%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 3%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 77%
  • South East: 7%
  • South West: 2%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • A degree: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Politics and International Relations at London South Bank University earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £36,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Politics.

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics and International Relations at London South Bank University?

84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Politics and International Relations at London South Bank University?

The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Politics and International Relations at London South Bank University?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.