BA Politics and International Relations
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations, a politics and international relations degree centred on the study of political structures, governance, and global affairs. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme is delivered over three years full-time, with options for a placement year or an additional foundation year. The first year introduces the foundations of political studies and global politics through modules such as What is Politics?, Political Concepts: Ideas in Context, and Understanding Global Politics. The second year advances into applied theory, research methodology, comparative systems, and security via Applied Political Theory, Adventures in Research Methods, Comparative Politics, and Global Governance and Security. The final year culminates in an independent Research Project alongside advanced studies in modules including Democracy and Justice, Geopolitics and Power, and Multispecies Politics.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
What students say
Based on about 79 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 90 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 64%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 76%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Crime, Law and Society
- Introduction to Social Sciences
- Studying in Social Sciences
- What is Politics?
- Political Concepts: Ideas in Context
- Understanding Global Politics
- Applied Political Theory
- Adventures in Research Methods
- Comparative Politics
- Global Governance and Security
- Research Project
- Democracy and Justice
- Geopolitics and Power
- Multispecies Politics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics and International Relations at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics and International Relations at University of Roehampton do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics and International Relations at University of Roehampton?
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 University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics and International Relations at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Politics and International Relations at University of Roehampton?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.