International Relations BA (Hons)
King's College London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Relations is an interdepartmental multi-disciplinary programme addressing key global challenges, issues and approaches to politics. This three- year undergraduate course will provide you with a sophisticated understanding of International Relations, both as a subject of academic study and as intellectual preparation for a wide range of career choices. You will develop the ability to handle a broad range of evidence, analyse complex issues and present ...Read more

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Relations is an interdepartmental multi-disciplinary programme addressing key global challenges, issues and approaches to politics. This three- year undergraduate course will provide you with a sophisticated understanding of International Relations, both as a subject of academic study and as intellectual preparation for a wide range of career choices. You will develop the ability to handle a broad range of evidence, analyse complex issues and present arguments in a clear, concise and effective manner, both orally and in writing.Key benefits- Your learning will be supported by leading international experts who work closely with governments, armed forces and NGOs globally, including specialists on all the major regions of the world, making King's a leading centre for the study of international relations, conflicts and conflict resolutions.- The degree features a variety of modules, enabling you to develop your specialist interests covering a wide range of diverse areas.- This course draws cross-departmental expertise from War Studies, European & International Studies and The Dickson Poon School of Law- King’s location in the heart of London, gives unparalleled access to government, the media, museums, as well as major libraries and research institutes- Employability in numerous fields including the government, NGO sector, International Organisations, diplomacy, political analysis, journalism and much more

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
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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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
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Politics graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£23,000
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Entry requirements

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A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

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

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

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Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered.

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher LevelsNote: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.

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Popular A-level subjects

Politics

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

History
64%
Government & Politics
46%
Economics
31%
English Literature
31%
Mathematics
24%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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King's College London
Strand, London London City Of Westminster WC2R 2LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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