Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
York St John University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Politics & International Relations at York St John University 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 all UK Graduates of CAH15
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
Explore the global political landscape on our Politics and International Relations programme. Examine the most pressing questions of our time and analyse their practical implications. You'll discuss state power, international security, human rights and global justice.
Whilst studying you will look at a range of themes and issues at the forefront of international and global politics:
International relations theories provide different understandings of issues and events in global politics and economics.
International security examines the causes and consequences of war and conflict, the conditions for peace and how states respond.
International political economy, or IPE, studies the links between international relations and the global economy.
International organisation studies the organisations that play key roles in governing global politics and the economy.
You'll develop a fundamental understanding of the institutions and processes of modern states, both democratic and non-democratic.
By the end of your degree you will be able to:
Explain the historical path and drivers of international relations.
Analyse the current international landscape
Identify and respond to emerging issues and challenges that will shape our future.
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 with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at York St John University
12% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Caring personal services |
9% | Administrative occupations |
9% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
8% | Teaching Professionals |
7% | Design occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
4% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
4% | Customer service occupations |
3% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Politics & International Relations
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year 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 |
EU | £14000 | year 1 |
International | £14000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For courses with an optional Placement Year, during the Placement Year your fees will be reduced to 15% of the annual fee value.
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
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About York St John University
York St. John University, previously known as York Diocesan College, is a government funded university located on the outskirts of the historic York city centre, just a 10 minute walk away from the York Explore library and the famous York Minster. York is a small and charming city whose city centre is surrounded by miles of intact roman walls and a number of other historical wonders.
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Student composition of York St John University
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Total number of students enrolled at York St John University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5310
- postgraduates:
- 1685
- Total:
- 6995
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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
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