Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies BA (Hons)
The University of Warwick
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 435 graduates of Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies BA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at The University of Warwick 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 The University of Warwick
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
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 | £29000 | £30000 | £40500 |
25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £33000 | £24000 - £39000 | £30500 - £54500 |
All Politics & International Relations courses of The University of Warwick
Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25620 | £24663 | £30223 |
25-75 percentile range | £22068 - £30125 | £19155 - £31361 | £22739 - £40508 |
All Politics & International Relations courses in the UK
Course Description
Learn about politics at a national and international level. Critically examine political issues through a culturally-sensitive lens. Develop and deepen Spanish language skills. Understand cultures and societies where Spanish is spoken. Gain valuable skills in theoretical analysis, qualitative and quantitative research, and written and verbal communication.
This degree has an emphasis on the influence of the Spanish language and Hispanic societies and cultures. The course considers the approaches to national and global political issues and political theory alongside international relations, and Spanish language study.
Your degree will be split 50:50 between Politics and International Studies and Hispanic Studies with the choice of a 75:25 split in favour of either subject in the final year. You will emerge with strong written and oral Spanish communication skills, as well as sought-after investigative, evaluative and presentation skills, gained through independent and collaborative study.
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
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies BA (Hons) at The University of Warwick
20% | Caring personal services |
16% | Elementary occupations |
14% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Media Professionals |
7% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
3% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
3% | |
3% | Animal care and control services |
2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Arts
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Business, Computer and Social Studies
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Faculty of Sciences excepting MORSE
Costs
Tuition Fees Politics, International Studies and Hispanic Studies BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
In line with government policy decisions, Home undergraduate tuition fees for the 2024/25 academic year are £9,250.
For students who qualify for government-regulated fees (currently students classed as ‘Home’ for fees purposes), the University expects to increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in the second and subsequent years of your course.
International (including EU) fees vary depending on course. Fee levels have not yet been set for 2024/25 but will be published on our website once confirmed:
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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 The University of Warwick in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Warwick in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #12
- #83
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #24
- #171
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 37 university rankings of The University of Warwick
About The University of Warwick
The University of Warwick, often shortened to Warw, is a government funded research university situated on the outer limits of Coventry, England. With an eye on the future, Warw intends to establish itself by 2030 as one of the world’s exceptional universities, helping to transform the region, country and world for collective good by the application of research. The main campus is located between Coventry and Warwickshire on almost three square kilometres of leafy woodland.
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Student composition of The University of Warwick
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Warwick by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 18235
- postgraduates:
- 7835
- Total:
- 26070
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Spanish Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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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