International Studies Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Politics & International Studies BSc (Hons) Ulster University 94% 10% 10% £9250 £15840 £16320 110 Coleraine
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Politics & International Studies with Criminology BSc (Hons) Ulster University 94% 4% 10% £9250 £15840 £16320 123 Coleraine
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Law with Politics & International Studies LLB (Hons) Ulster University 95% 5% 0% £9250 £15840 £16320 131 Coleraine
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Sociology with Politics and International Studies BSc (Hons) Ulster University 92% 4% 3% £9250 £15840 £16320 122 Coleraine
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Economics, Politics and International Studies BA/BSc (Hons) The University of Warwick 73% 5% 0% £9250 - 209 Coventry
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Politics and International Studies BA (Hons) The University of Warwick 81% 7% 9% £9250 - 174 Coventry
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Politics, International Studies and French BA (Hons) The University of Warwick 81% 0% 0% £9250 - 158 Coventry
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Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies BA (Hons) The University of Warwick 83% 4% 10% £9250 - 160 Coventry
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Politics, International Studies and German BA (Hons) The University of Warwick 80% 4% 6% £9250 - 163 Coventry
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Politics, International Studies and Italian BA (Hons) The University of Warwick 82% 4% 6% £9250 - 179 Coventry
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Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development BASc (Hons) The University of Warwick 74% 4% 10% £9250 - 191 Coventry
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Politics and International Studies with Chinese BA (Hons) The University of Warwick 83% 4% 10% £9250 - 179 Coventry
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Politics and International Studies MSc (Res) University of Huddersfield - - - £4765 £16000 - Huddersfield
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Migration Studies MA University of Essex - - - £10000 £21700 - Colchester
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Politics and International Studies PhD University of Huddersfield - - - £4765 £16000 - Huddersfield
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Migration Studies PhD University of Kent - - - £2100 £6920 - Canterbury
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Politics and International Studies MRes University of Bath - - - - - - Bath
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Political Science and International Studies PhD University of Birmingham - - - - - - Birmingham
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Migration Studies MA University of Sussex - - - - - - Brighton
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Migration Studies MSc University of Oxford - - - - - - Oxford
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Asian and International Studies MA The University of Nottingham - - - - - - Nottingham
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Politics and International Studies PhD The University of Warwick - - - - - - Coventry
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Migration Studies MA University of Birmingham - - - - - - Birmingham
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International Studies PhD Queen's University of Belfast - - - - - - Belfast
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Migration Studies PhD University of Sussex - - - - - - Brighton
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Refugee and Forced Migration Studies MSc University of Oxford - - - - - - Oxford
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Migration Studies DPhil University of Oxford - - - - - - Oxford
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Student Reviews

Overall student satisfaction
80 /100
73481 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of International Studies

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25651 £24985 £30246
25-75 percentile range £22016 - £30312 £19515 - £31453 £23265 - £39881
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All International Studies courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26168 £26424 £32601
25-75 percentile range £22701 - £29797 £21472 - £32836 £25523 - £42727
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for International Studies

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Current jobs

Among graduates of International Studies who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024

Typical employers for graduates of International Studies

  • Business Sector
  • Government
  • Social Services
  • Consulting Firms
  • Educational Institutions

Specialisations within International Studies

  • Global Political Economy and International Politics
  • International Development and Health
  • International Organisations, Security and Human Rights
  • Sustainability

Jobs of graduates of International Studies (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of International Studies at Anglia Ruskin University

15% Sales occupations
15% Teaching Professionals
15% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for International Studies

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study International Studies, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The median salary of graduates of International Studies was £25651 15 months after graduation, £24985 3 years after graduation and £30246 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for International Studies studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Law (Honours) - LLB (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BA/BSc (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Honours) - BASc (Hons)
  • Master of Science (Research) - MSc (Res)
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
  • Masters in Research - MRes
  • Master of Philosophy - MPhil
  • Doctor of Philosophy - DPhil