International Studies Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
The University of Buckingham 96% 0% 5% £34848 £55638 97 Buckingham On campus Full-time
The University of Buckingham 96% 0% 5% £25344 £40464 97 Buckingham On campus Full-time
Ulster University 77% 0% 15% £9250 £15360 125 Coleraine On campus Full-time
Ulster University 76% 0% 3% £9250 £15360 126 Coleraine On campus Full-time
The University of Warwick 84% 0% 0% £9250 - 196 Coventry On campus Full-time
The University of Warwick 84% 10% 5% £9250 - 167 Coventry On campus Full-time
The University of Warwick 87% 4% 0% £9250 - 155 Coventry On campus Full-time
The University of Warwick 87% 4% 5% £9250 - 151 Coventry On campus Full-time
The University of Warwick 87% 4% 4% £9250 - 159 Coventry On campus Full-time
The University of Warwick 87% 4% 4% £9250 - 158 Coventry On campus Full-time
The University of Warwick 80% 4% 0% £9250 - 178 Coventry On campus Full-time
The University of Warwick 87% 4% 15% £9250 - 167 Coventry On campus Full-time
University of Huddersfield 87% 4% 15% £4647 £16000 167 Huddersfield On campus Full-time
Ulster University 87% 4% 15% £9250 £15360 167 Coleraine On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 87% 4% 15% £5085 £10460 167 London On campus Part-time
University of Essex 87% 4% 15% £8760 £18800 167 Colchester On campus Part-time
Ulster University 87% 4% 15% £9250 £15360 167 Coleraine On campus Full-time
University of Kent 87% 4% 15% £4195 £13810 167 Canterbury On campus Full-time
SOAS, University of London 87% 4% 15% £12720 £21750 167 London On campus Full-time
University of Bristol 87% 4% 15% £5450 - 167 Bristol On campus Part-time
University of Bath 87% 4% 15% - - 167 Bath On campus Part-time
University of Birmingham 87% 4% 15% - - 167 Birmingham On campus Full-time
University of Sussex 87% 4% 15% - - 167 Brighton On campus Full-time
University of Oxford 87% 4% 15% - - 167 Oxford On campus Full-time
University of West London 87% 4% 15% - - 167 Ealing On campus Full-time
The University of Nottingham 87% 4% 15% - - 167 Nottingham On campus Part-time
University of Birmingham 87% 4% 15% - - 167 Birmingham On campus Part-time
SOAS, University of London 87% 4% 15% - - 167 London On campus Full-time
Queen's University of Belfast 87% 4% 15% - - 167 Belfast On campus Full-time
University of Oxford 87% 4% 15% - - 167 Oxford On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
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 £24636 £24571 £30295
25-75 percentile range £20033 - £28779 £19077 - £31076 £22913 - £40577
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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 £24635 £25573 £31917
25-75 percentile range £20781 - £28479 £20569 - £31729 £24781 - £41915
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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 Dec 20, 2022

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

30% Elementary occupations
20% Protective service occupations
5% Administrative occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Customer service occupations
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of International Studies in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for International Studies

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
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FAQ

The median salary of graduates of International Studies was £24636 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 Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) / Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BA/BSc (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Honours) - BASc (Hons)
  • Master of Science (Research) - MSc (Res)
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Bachelor of Law (Honours) - LLB (Hons)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
  • Masters in Research - MRes
  • Master of Philosophy - MPhil
  • Master of Laws - LLM

International Studies (with integrated foundation) - BA (Hons) at The University of Buckingham received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 96 out of 100 among 10 respondents.