International Studies Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
78
/100
75660 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. 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 point 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 | |
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Median salary | £25651 | £24571 | £30295 |
25-75 percentile range | £22016 - £30312 | £19077 - £31076 | £22913 - £40577 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All International Studies courses in the UK
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 | |
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Median salary | £26136 | £25710 | £32139 |
25-75 percentile range | £22665 - £29805 | £20681 - £32027 | £25050 - £42167 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of International Studies in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for International Studies
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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, £24571 3 years after graduation and £30295 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