International Politics with Placement BSc (Hons)
Brunel University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of International Politics with Placement BSc (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at Brunel University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Politics & International Relations courses of Brunel University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH15
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Politics & International Relations at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27000 | £25500 | £31500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30500 | £19500 - £31000 | £24000 - £40500 |
All CAH15 courses of Brunel University
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25651 | £24571 | £30295 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22016 - £30312 | £19077 - £31076 | £22913 - £40577 |
All CAH15 courses in the UK
Course Description
American political issues, the Holocaust, democracy, globalisation, Parties and Voters in the UK – these are only some of the political aspects and key events you will be able to explore in detail as part of the course.
As well as providing a foundation in the approaches to, and theories of, politics and international relations, the programme will develop your understanding of the importance of politics in a globalising and integrating world.
This degree is designed to enable you to study international affairs in their political and historical contexts.
You will address critical political questions, such as:
Who has political power?
Why do they have it?
To whom are they accountable?
In whose interest do they exercise it?
What is globalisation?
Is violent protest ever justified?
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Politics & International Relations courses of Brunel University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of International Politics with Placement BSc (Hons) at Brunel University
| 23% | Caring personal services |
| 18% | Welfare Professionals |
| 8% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 7% | Media Professionals |
| 4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 4% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Teaching Professionals |
| 3% | Sales occupations |
| 3% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 3% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection |
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| TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with a minimum of 59 in all subscores |
Costs
Tuition Fees International Politics with Placement BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £9250 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £17665 | year 1 |
| EU | £19430 | year 1 |
| International | £19430 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Brunel University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Brunel University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #36
- #251
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #32
- #301
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 32 university rankings of Brunel University
About Brunel University
Established in 1957, Brunel University is located in the large town of Uxbridge, in suburban London. Thanks to its location, Brunel University has numerous public transport connections to London, which students make use of for expanding their options when it comes to work experience placements. The admission rate is lower than in many universities, so applicants should prepare their personal statements and interviews well when applying to enrol here.
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Student composition of Brunel University
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Total number of students enrolled at Brunel University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11215
- postgraduates:
- 4730
- Total:
- 15945
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “International Politics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
