BA History and International Relations
University of Exeter
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Penryn Campus

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SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Penryn Campus

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SEP-26

Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Duration

3 Years

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OverviewStudy international, economic, cultural and social history and many geographical areas including the Americas, parts of Asia, Britain and EuropeOur broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitionsPrepare for your future career by developing a range of skills valued by a wide range of employers from the media to teaching and the public, private and charity sectors ...Read more

Overview

  • Study international, economic, cultural and social history and many geographical areas including the Americas, parts of Asia, Britain and Europe
  • Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions
  • Prepare for your future career by developing a range of skills valued by a wide range of employers from the media to teaching and the public, private and charity sectors

Key stats

Politics
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
History
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK History graduate salary
£21,000
Politics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Ben
21 Jan 25

While sports is extremely good at Exeter, many of the sports facilities are out dated and need to be..Read more

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Millie
10 Jan 25

Campus is beautiful although very hilly! Lots of support from teaching staff and I’ve never felt uncomfortable in a seminar, always easy to approach as well as passionate about..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB - AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DDD Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies

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Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade - 24 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade.

Applicant will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects.

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Popular A-level subjects

Politics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
58%
Government & Politics
48%
Economics
31%
English Literature
30%
Mathematics
23%
HESA
History

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
67%
English Literature
39%
Psychology
33%
Mathematics
19%
Geography
16%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,700 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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Latest reviews

Latest International Relations reviews

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B
Ben
21 Jan 25
BA International Relations
While sports is extremely good at Exeter, many of the sports facilities are out dated and need to be...
Read more
M
Millie
10 Jan 25
BA International Relations
Campus is beautiful although very hilly! Lots of support from teaching staff and I’ve never felt uncomfortable in a seminar, always easy to approach as well as passionate about...
Read more
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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