BA Politics, International Relations, and History
About this course
BA (Hons) Politics, International Relations, and History is an undergraduate degree exploring the intersection of global affairs, historical contexts, and political systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Policy Analysis, Historical Research, and Communication & Writing. The course includes an optional foundation year. The first year introduces foundational practices and concepts through compulsory modules such as The History Lab, Understanding Global Politics, Political Concepts: Ideas in Context, and What is Politics?. The second year builds on this with Comparative Politics, Revolutions and Authoritarianism in Modern Latin America, Adventures in Research Methods, and The Politics of Partition: Britain, Ireland and the Middle East. The final year involves advanced study and an independent investigation through compulsory modules including Research Project, Geopolitics and Power, After Auschwitz: Representing the Holocaust, and Democracy and Justice.
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Entry requirements
2027/28 entry: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). 2027/28 entry: Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 92%
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: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
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: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 54%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
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%
- A degree: 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
- The History Lab
- Understanding Global Politics
- Political Concepts: Ideas in Context
- What is Politics?
- Comparative Politics
- Revolutions and Authoritarianism in Modern Latin America
- Adventures in Research Methods
- The Politics of Partition: Britain, Ireland and the Middle East
- Research Project
- Geopolitics and Power
- After Auschwitz: Representing the Holocaust
- Democracy and Justice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics, International Relations, and History at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics, International Relations, and History at University of Roehampton do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics, International Relations, and History at University of Roehampton?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Politics, International Relations, and History at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Politics, International Relations, and History at University of Roehampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.