East Asian Studies and International Relations BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 200 graduates of East Asian Studies and International Relations BA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at University of Leeds 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.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £27000 | £34500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £31000 | £22500 - £33000 | £26000 - £45000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25569 | £24512 | £30227 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21916 - £30222 | £18948 - £31085 | £22793 - £40479 |
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Course Description
In this degree, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of two disciplines, studying international relations and the culture, history, politics and economics of the East Asian region.
The region encompasses countries as diverse as Japan, China, Thailand and Indonesia, and is home to more than half the world’s population. It’s culturally, politically, and economically dynamic and vital to our understanding of the world.
You’ll choose from a range of optional modules exploring topics such as East Asian religions, modern Thai history and Japanese cinema.
Alongside this, you’ll study international relations, which explores how states interact with each other, and the roles of international organisations like the UN in promoting international peace and security. You’ll gain an understanding of how the ‘society of states’ has evolved and how it may be changing today.
With the international skills and outlook you develop, you’ll be well prepared for a global career.
This course also features the chance to take an optional study abroad or work placement year between Levels 2 and 3.
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 East Asian Studies and International Relations BA (Hons) at University of Leeds
| 23% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 14% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 9% | Media Professionals |
| 6% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 4% | Customer service occupations |
| 4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 3% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 3% | Elementary occupations |
| 3% | Sales occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Politics & International Relations
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall, with no lower than 6.0 in any component |
Costs
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)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #9
- #69
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #11
- #70
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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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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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
