International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)
University of Salford
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Peel Park Campus 1

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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In an age of globalisation, our daily lives are affected by what happens across the world. From the financial crisis to war and conflict, international relations matters. It shapes government policy, affects our job prospects and impacts the lives of people from all parts of the world. If you want to explore the role of state and organisation in an increasingly interconnected world, this international relations and politics degree is the right choice for you.In many cases, global politics and ...Read more

In an age of globalisation, our daily lives are affected by what happens across the world. From the financial crisis to war and conflict, international relations matters. It shapes government policy, affects our job prospects and impacts the lives of people from all parts of the world. If you want to explore the role of state and organisation in an increasingly interconnected world, this international relations and politics degree is the right choice for you.In many cases, global politics and the decisions made by those in power can have significant consequences for populations and how they live. As part of this politics and international relations course, you’ll debate different ideologies and policies in global politics, developing your understanding of why wars occur, why states cooperate (or don’t cooperate) with each other, and how these ideas affect lives.Designed with a strong international focus, you’ll also have the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad, immersing yourself in a different culture and experiencing new ways of life. These experiences will provide you with the real-world experience needed to stand out in a competitive employment industry.In the most recent National Student Survey, this international relations and politics degree received 100% overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).


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- Develop a thorough understanding of different ideologies and policies in global politics- Acquire a range of transferable skills needed to launch your professional career- Understand how lives are affected by both politics and the relations between relations


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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
48th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
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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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

I am enjoying my course and my time here at salford university. my best advice to a new student coming to this university would be to use your time wisely and read as much as..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

I am really enjoying my time at uni, it is very lively. I love the environment here and all the teachers are happy to help you with any problems and all the students are very..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 31 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

D*D - D*D* Grades / Points required

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

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T Level:

M Grades / Points required

104 - 112 UCAS tariff points to be obtained from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent.General Studies accepted.History and / or Politics desirable

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. History and / or Politics desirable

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. History and / or Politics desirable

To be obtained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent. History and / or Politics desirable

QAA Approved - Pass with 104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points. History and / or Politics desirable

Politics / History desirable

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff PointsHistory / Politics desirable

104 - 112 UCAS points. History and / or Politics desirable

History and / or Politics desirable

History and / or Politics desirable

Popular A-level subjects

Politics

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

History
63%
Government & Politics
46%
Religious Studies & Theology
25%
English Literature
19%
Psychology
15%
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SR
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04 Apr 14
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)
I am enjoying my course and my time here at salford university. my best advice to a new student coming to this university would be to use your time wisely and read as much as...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)
I am really enjoying my time at uni, it is very lively. I love the environment here and all the teachers are happy to help you with any problems and all the students are very...
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