International Relations BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of International Relations BSc (Hons) at University of Surrey for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
This particular course
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 | £28000 | £25500 | £32000 |
25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £31000 | £22500 - £31500 | £29000 - £39000 |
All Politics & International Relations courses of University of Surrey
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 | £25651 | £24571 | £30295 |
25-75 percentile range | £22016 - £30312 | £19077 - £31076 | £22913 - £40577 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course
International Relations is about competition for power in the international political system, and the possibilities for co-operation to address shared global challenges.
Our BSc (Hons) International Relations course focuses on the ways that international politics is organised. Our course will introduce you to global questions of strategy and great power conflict, international organisations, diplomacy and foreign policy-making.
Along the way you’ll be able to address the social and political issues behind the biggest debates in contemporary international affairs.
The Department of Politics is ranked 9th in the UK in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, and 11th in the Complete University Guide 2023.
Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry.
We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.
What you will study
On our BSc (Hons) International Relations, you’ll receive a full grounding in the discipline as a whole. You’ll examine questions of global significance, develop a understanding of the theoretical perspectives on international politics, and explore national, regional and transnational trends through a wide range of historic and contemporary case studies.
You will have the opportunity to develop and apply primary research skills on a topic of your choice if you choose to write a dissertation in your final year.
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 Surrey
30% | Business and public service associate professionals |
20% | Information Technology Professionals |
15% | Sales occupations |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
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 | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element. |
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)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Surrey in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Surrey in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #15
- #98
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
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- #19
- #119
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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 Surrey
The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.
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Student composition of University of Surrey
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10985
- postgraduates:
- 3275
- Total:
- 14260
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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
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Essex | 81% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £20500 | 119 | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations and Politics (with Professional Placement Year) BA (Hons) | Bath Spa University | 77% | 3% | 10% | £9250 | £15750 | 116 | Bath | On campus Full-time | |
History and International Relations BA (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £17665 £19430 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations BSc (Hons) | University of Southampton | 76% | 15% | 15% | £9250 | £22300 | 134 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
War, Peace and International Relations with Placement Year BA (Hons) | University of Reading | - | - | - | £9250 | £22350 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 89% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15400 | 116 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | - | - | - | £9250 | £19600 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) | London Metropolitan University | 85% | 0% | 20% | £9250 | £17600 | 114 | London | On campus Full-time | |
International Relations and Music Production BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £12500 | 107 | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Law and International Relations LLB (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 64% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £26500 | 206 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- 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