Politics BSc (Hons)
Brunel University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Politics 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 | |
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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 | |
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Median salary | £25651 | £24571 | £30295 |
25-75 percentile range | £22016 - £30312 | £19077 - £31076 | £22913 - £40577 |
All CAH15 courses in the UK
Course Description
Who has political power? Why do they have it? To whom are they accountable? Is violent protest ever justified? If these questions evoke a response in you and raise more questions in turn, politics is the degree for you. Politics is an exciting and dynamic subject, simulating debate and offering insight into how the ever-changing world around us works. It’s also a degree that can demonstrate your intellectual acumen and understanding of world affairs, which will be an asset in many fields of work. The broad-based nature of the course at Brunel means you will be studying a wide breadth of modules from British politics to US foreign policy and political change. But you’ll not only be learning about politics – you’ll be analysing politics using the tools of political science to help deepen your understanding and critical thinking. Opt for a placement year and you'll gain work experience that is highly valued by employers. Brunel students have secured placements in the Environmental Audit Committee, the House of Commons, Directorate of Gender Affairs, HM Treasury and the Competition Commission, to name only a few. You can also opt to take part of your degree abroad in one of our partner universities in Europe, or participate in an exchange programme to China or the USA to study politics in a different part of the world whilst experiencing a new culture. Brunel is a dynamic university choice for your politics course. You’ll be taught by politics experts who are often called on to comment on radio and television. The Brunel campus has hosted the filming of BBC’s Question Time and is a political hub during local and national elections. Brunel politics graduates enter diverse careers. Many of our former students go into politics and the civil service and some are currently at GCHQ and military intelligence. Others work in the public and private sector like the NHS, international banks, business consultancy, law, NGOs and the media. Whichever route you chose, a politics degree with Brunel will set you up for a successful future.
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 Politics BSc (Hons) at Brunel University
23% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
18% | Customer service occupations |
8% | Administrative occupations |
7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
4% | Sales occupations |
4% | Finance Professionals |
3% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
3% | Elementary occupations |
3% | Secretarial and related occupations |
3% | Natural and social science professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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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) | 92 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
PTE Academic | 58 | with a minimum of 51 in all subscores |
Costs
Tuition Fees Politics BSc (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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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]
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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 “Politics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Health & Wellbeing and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 102 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and Special Educational Needs BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 73% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £12500 | 106 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and Tourism BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 115 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | 84% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £23700 | 161 | Exeter | On campus Full-time | |
Sociology and Politics BA (Hons) | University of Kent | 64% | 4% | 0% | £9250 | £18000 | 120 | Canterbury | On campus Full-time | |
Film & Visual Culture and Politics (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 107 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 89% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15400 | 116 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Global Development with Politics with a Year Abroad BA (Hons) | University of East Anglia | - | 10% | 7% | £9250 | £20600 | 132 | Norwich | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 84% | 5% | 6% | £9250 | £19600 | 209 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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