International Relations BSc (Hons)
University of Southampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 85 graduates of International Relations BSc (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at University of Southampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
All Politics & International Relations courses of University of Southampton
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 | £28000 | £30500 | £38000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £33000 | £23500 - £38500 | £27500 - £52000 |
All CAH15 courses of University of Southampton
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25651 | £24985 | £30246 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22016 - £30312 | £19515 - £31453 | £23265 - £39881 |
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Course Description
Is the world entering a new period of conflict and instability? How do nations interact with one another, and with what intentions? These are the type of questions you'll be asking and answering with a BSc in International Relations from the University of Southampton. We will further your understanding of international and global politics, allowing you to explore democracy and justice in today's society. You'll examine international political systems and theories, trajectories and developments in contemporary global politics, and develop crucial skills in analytical and critical thinking, as well as highly valued independent research skills. You can also choose from a range of optional modules, for example, you can focus on the politics of the UK, the EU or the US, or study modules in criminology, economics or ethics. Our alumni have gone on to careers in national and international political institutions, think tanks and advocacy organisations, the civil service, and journalism. Choose Southampton and you'll also be joining a department ranked Top 14 in the UK for International Relations (The Guardian University Guide 2023).
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 International Relations BSc (Hons) at University of Southampton
| 25% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Politics & International Relations
All Politics & International Relations courses of University of Southampton
Qualification requirements
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard to the A level applicant.
For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Admissions Team at [email protected]
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees International Relations BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| International | £22300 | year 1 |
| EU | £22300 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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:
August 1, 2026
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)
UCAS application code:
L250
University Rankings
of University of Southampton
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 36 different rankings
Positions of University of Southampton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Southampton in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #25
- #31
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- Politics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #33
- #38
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- Politics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #13
- #96
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #15
- #100
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
See all 36 university rankings of University of Southampton
About University of Southampton
The University of Southampton, often abbreviated to Soton, is a research university located in Southampton, England. Although the university was founded in 1862, it has only enjoyed full university status from 1952 onwards. The university has five campuses in total, with the main one based in the Highfield area of Southampton.
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Student composition of University of Southampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Southampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 8470
- Total:
- 23240
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “International Relations”: 450 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about International Relations BSc (Hons) University of Southampton
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £28000 15 months after graduation, £30500 3 years after graduation and £38000 after graduation.
- Information Technology Professionals (25%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (10%), Teaching Professionals (10%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (10%)
- University of Southampton achieved the highest ranking for Politics. It is ranked #31 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Politics). See all subject rankings for University of Southampton.
- International Relations BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Southampton.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 134 which is among the
Percentile among all International Relations students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- 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)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024