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What is THE DIFFERENCE between INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS and INTERNATIONAL STUDIES?1/5
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WHAT CAN I DO WITH A MAJOR IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES?2/5
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WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES? (all about IS) ¦ Leslie V.3/5
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Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick4/5
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Students on studying the International Studies master's in Leiden5/5
International Studies Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | City | ||||
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International Studies (with integrated foundation) BA (Hons) | The University of Buckingham | 96% | 0% | 5% | £34848 | £55638 | 97 | Buckingham | On campus Full-time | |
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International Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Buckingham | 96% | 0% | 5% | £25344 | £40464 | 97 | Buckingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics & International Studies BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 77% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £15360 | 125 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
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Sociology with Politics and International Studies BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 76% | 0% | 3% | £9250 | £15360 | 126 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
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Economics, Politics and International Studies BA/BSc (Hons) | The University of Warwick | 84% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | - | 196 | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics and International Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Warwick | 84% | 10% | 5% | £9250 | - | 167 | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics, International Studies and French BA (Hons) | The University of Warwick | 87% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | - | 155 | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies BA (Hons) | The University of Warwick | 87% | 4% | 5% | £9250 | - | 151 | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics, International Studies and German BA (Hons) | The University of Warwick | 87% | 4% | 4% | £9250 | - | 159 | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics, International Studies and Italian BA (Hons) | The University of Warwick | 87% | 4% | 4% | £9250 | - | 158 | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development BASc (Hons) | The University of Warwick | 80% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | - | 178 | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics and International Studies with Chinese BA (Hons) | The University of Warwick | 87% | 4% | 15% | £9250 | - | 167 | Coventry | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics and International Studies MSc (Res) | University of Huddersfield | 87% | 4% | 15% | £4647 | £16000 | 167 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
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Politics & International Studies with Criminology BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 87% | 4% | 15% | £9250 | £15360 | 167 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
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Migration and Diaspora Studies MA | SOAS, University of London | 87% | 4% | 15% | £5085 | £10460 | 167 | London | On campus Part-time | |
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Migration Studies MSc | University of Essex | 87% | 4% | 15% | £8760 | £18800 | 167 | Colchester | On campus Part-time | |
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Law with Politics & International Studies LLB (Hons) | Ulster University | 87% | 4% | 15% | £9250 | £15360 | 167 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
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Migration Studies PhD | University of Kent | 87% | 4% | 15% | £4195 | £13810 | 167 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
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Migration Mobility and Development MSc | SOAS, University of London | 87% | 4% | 15% | £12720 | £21750 | 167 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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Migration and Mobility Studies MSc | University of Bristol | 87% | 4% | 15% | £5450 | - | 167 | Bristol | On campus Part-time | |
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Politics and International Studies MRes | University of Bath | 87% | 4% | 15% | - | - | 167 | Bath | On campus Part-time | |
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Political Science and International Studies MPhil | University of Birmingham | 87% | 4% | 15% | - | - | 167 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Migration Studies MA | University of Sussex | 87% | 4% | 15% | - | - | 167 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
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Migration Studies MSc | University of Oxford | 87% | 4% | 15% | - | - | 167 | Oxford | On campus Full-time | |
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International Studies in Intellectual Property Law LLM | University of West London | 87% | 4% | 15% | - | - | 167 | Ealing | On campus Full-time | |
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Asian and International Studies MA MA | The University of Nottingham | 87% | 4% | 15% | - | - | 167 | Nottingham | On campus Part-time | |
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Migration Studies MA | University of Birmingham | 87% | 4% | 15% | - | - | 167 | Birmingham | On campus Part-time | |
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International Studies and Diplomacy MA | SOAS, University of London | 87% | 4% | 15% | - | - | 167 | London | On campus Full-time | |
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International Studies PhD | Queen's University of Belfast | 87% | 4% | 15% | - | - | 167 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
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Refugee and Forced Migration Studies MSc | University of Oxford | 87% | 4% | 15% | - | - | 167 | Oxford | On campus Full-time |
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Student Reviews
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 | |
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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
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 | £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.
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.
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
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) Dec 20, 2022
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join International Studies.
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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.