Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
University of East London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at University of East London 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 University of East London
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 | £20500 | £23500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £33000 | £14000 - £27000 | £16000 - £30500 |
All CAH15 courses of University of East London
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
Do you want to make sense of the post-truth world, encapsulated by events such as Brexit and the US Election? Are you interested in understanding how global powers interact, both in times of war and peace?
Would you like to know more about international organisations and their capacity to control and shape development around the world? Do you want to learn about political participation and become an active citizen, so that you can contribute to policy-making processes?
If you answer 'Yes' to any of these questions, then our International Relations course is for you.
Global politics has become increasingly turbulent, foundations and systems are being shaken, and relations between nations are being shifted and tested. There is a new demand for experts who are able to understand and work in this new political arena. With our innovative Politics and International Relations course we can equip you with the skills and knowledge to play an active role in this new world.
There has never been a more pressing and fascinating time to study and make a career in international politics.
Our foundation year course is perfect if you want a degree in International Relations but you don't have the standard entry requirements. First we prepare you for your degree during the Foundation year, bringing you up to speed with academic skills and a firm grounding in the subject. Then you can go on to do the full undergraduate degree.
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 and International Relations BA (Hons) at University of East London
| 16% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 14% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 9% | Sales occupations |
| 7% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 6% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 6% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 4% | Elementary occupations |
| 4% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 3% | Design occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for CAH15
All CAH15 courses of University of East London
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Politics and International Relations 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 |
| EU | £14160 | year 1 |
| International | £14160 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| 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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of East London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of East London in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #601
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 18 university rankings of University of East London
About University of East London
The University of East London, often abbreviated to UEL, states their goal being to become the leading careers-focused university in the United Kingdom. UEL operates from three different campuses; Stratford Campus, Docklands Campus, and University Square Stratford. The Docklands Campus is the largest of the three campuses, and is just a 15-20 minute walk away from Central London, and 10-15 minutes away from Canary Wharf by train.
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Student composition of University of East London
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Total number of students enrolled at University of East London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10430
- postgraduates:
- 5400
- Total:
- 15830
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “International Relations”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 81% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £20500 | 119 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
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History and International Relations BA (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time |
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War, Peace and International Relations with Placement Year BA (Hons) | University of Reading | - | - | - | £9250 | £22350 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time |
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Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 89% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15400 | 116 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | - | - | - | £9250 | £19600 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | 85% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £17600 | 114 | London | On campus Full-time |
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International Relations and Music Production BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 107 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
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Law and International Relations LLB (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 64% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £26500 | 206 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | - | - | £9250 | £23700 | - | Exeter | 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)
