BA Politics and International Relations
St Mary's University, Twickenham
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: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 70%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 5%
- London: 75%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics and International Relations at St Mary's University, Twickenham earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £43,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics and International Relations at St Mary's University, Twickenham do next?
100% 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 St Mary's University, Twickenham?
90% 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 St Mary's University, Twickenham?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Politics and International Relations at St Mary's University, Twickenham?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.