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BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations Bachelor's degree at the University of Greenwich
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations at University of Greenwich. You'll engage with core theory alongside research methods and applied practice, drawing on specialist options and an independent project to develop critical analysis and professional skills relevant to policy, diplomacy, journalism and…
BA (Hons)
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About this course
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Greenwich, based in Greenwich campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Social sciences graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Politics & International Relations, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.4
/ 10
2 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent88
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent80
Stronger evidence Published sample: 1,465. Cohort 2021-22. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 21 modules
- Introduction to Politics
- Introduction to International Relations
- Global Issues
- Mandarin 1
- Mandarin 2
- Mandarin 3
- European Languages (French 1)
- European Languages (French 2)
- European Languages (French 3)
- European Languages (French 4)
- Making the Modern World: Europe, Asia, and Africa in the Long Nineteenth Century
- Empireland? Britain at Home and Abroad
- European Languages (Italian 1)
- European Languages (Italian 2)
- European Languages (Italian 3)
- Writing for the Media
- Inequality and Social Change
- European Languages (Spanish 1)
- European Languages (Spanish 2)
- European Languages (Spanish 3)
- European Languages (Spanish 4)
Year 2 10 modules
- Liberalism: Freedom & Toleration
- Approaches to Development: Theories, Actors, and Alternatives
- Applied Politics and International Relations
- Empire and Nation in the Middle East
- Rebel Earth? History and Politics in the Anthropocene
- A Global History of Genocide
- Writing Journalism
- Language Research Project (French, Italian, Spanish)
- Education and Social Formation
- Sociology of Work
Year 3 5 modules
- Language, Soft Power and Cultural Diplomacy
- International Relations and International Security
- Political Conspiracy and Slander
- Dissertation (HPS)
- Dissertation - Languages and International Studies
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study how political systems, institutions and international relations operate and interact. A course like this typically begins in Year 1 with foundations in political science, theories of international relations, and research skills, covering ideologies, how power is organised, and frameworks from realism to constructivism. Year 2 moves to comparative analysis of democracies and autocracies, international security challenges including conflict and terrorism, and practical research methods. In Year 3, you'll pursue specialist options such as international security, comparative politics, political theory, global governance, public policy and human rights, alongside contemporary political debates and a supervised dissertation on a question you choose. Throughout, you'll develop the critical analysis, evidence evaluation and persuasive writing skills central to political study.
Who it's for
You're intellectually curious about how politics operates at national and international levels, and you want to understand contemporary geopolitics, conflict, institutions and power. You think critically, read widely and aren't afraid to question assumptions. You're drawn to careers in policy analysis, international organisations, civil service, journalism or advocacy. Part-time study suits your circumstances, whether juggling work, family or other commitments, and you value flexibility without compromising rigour.
Careers & job market
Across Politics & International Relations courses nationally, 85% of graduates were in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 60% were in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. Graduate earnings data show starting salaries (at 15 months) ranging from £24,000 to £32,000 nationally; after five years, the range was £27,200 to £38,400. Paths include the civil service, think tanks, NGOs, media, parliament and international bodies.
University & format
University of Greenwich, a recognised UK degree-awarding body in Greenwich, offers this BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations as a part-time programme taught in English. The university achieved Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Part-time study allows you to balance the degree with work or other commitments. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships; check their funding pages for details.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Published entry112 UCAS Tariff points typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
PlacementPublished placement option
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Open daysOpen days: Book now
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
2026 entryLive availability check
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 112 UCAS Tariff points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Greenwich's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Greenwich whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£17,975 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Greenwich →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All University of Greenwich funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
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Careers & earnings
What Politics & International Relations graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £30,000 | £24,500 – £35,000 | 1465 |
| 3 years after | £25,500 | £23,000 – £35,000 | 20 |
| 5 years after | £30,500 | £23,500 – £38,500 | 20 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,465. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
80%
in work or further study 15 months on
60%
in highly skilled work or study
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in politics & international relations · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Politics & International Relations nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£30,000
£24,000 – £32,000After 3 years LEO
£25,500
£21,675 – £30,600After 5 years LEO
£30,500
£27,200 – £38,400national rangethis course’s medianaxis £20,500 – £40,000
National figures for Politics & International Relations graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
80 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
70% working5% working and studying5% in further study60% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,465. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Politics & International Relations courses at the same study level.
This course £30,500Peer median £32,000Middle 50% £29,000–£36,000
31st percentile
Compared with 690 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Royal Holloway University of LondonBA (Hons) Geography, Geopolitics and Global Affairs£30,500University of GreenwichBA (Hons) Languages and International Relations£30,500University of PortsmouthBA (Hons) International Relations£30,500University of PortsmouthBA (Hons) International Relations and Languages£30,500
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Welfare ProfessionalsSOC 2020 246 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £39,047
- Welfare and housing associate professionalsSOC 2020 322 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,937
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Other Educational ProfessionalsSOC 2020 232 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,130
- Health associate professionalsSOC 2020 321 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £28,155
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 20; response rate: 80%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Politics & International Relations graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Politics & International Relations courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Politics & International Relations graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Government & civil service (FCDO)
- Think tanks
- NGOs
- Public-affairs agencies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Politics & International Relations graduates.
Head of History & PoliticsProspero TeachingExaminer - GCE A Level Politics (2017 specification).PearsonA Level PoliticsBURNLEY COLLEGESocial & Audience Engagement Producer (Politics & World News)SkyHead of the School of Area Studies Sociology History Politics and LiteratureUniversity of PortsmouthHead of History and politicsCV-LibraryLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.4 out of 10: NSS 87.6% · in work or study 80%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Greenwich
All students29,410
International34.6%
Aged 25+28.8%
Social sciences across the UK
Students275,900
Aged 25+37%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Greenwich campus
1,948 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 512Anti Social Behaviour 482Shoplifting 196Other Theft 157Vehicle Crime 104
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
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International students
What applying to University of Greenwich from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,975 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Greenwich’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Greenwich and gov.uk before you apply.
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What are the entry requirements?
Set by the University of Greenwich. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Social sciences graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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