International Relations BA (Hons)
University of York
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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OCT-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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OCT-25

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Course info

Step up to the boundaries of justice and human rights, and investigate the effects that terrorism, war and shifts in global power are having on our day-to-day lives.With international experts youll explore the political significance of global issues, and just how close to home their effects resonate. You will develop specialist knowledge in international politics and political economy, conflict, security and post-war reconstruction, global justice and fragile states. Adding a year in industry ...Read more

Step up to the boundaries of justice and human rights, and investigate the effects that terrorism, war and shifts in global power are having on our day-to-day lives.With international experts you'll explore the political significance of global issues, and just how close to home their effects resonate. You will develop specialist knowledge in international politics and political economy, conflict, security and post-war reconstruction, global justice and fragile states. Adding a year in industry or a year abroad are both an option with this course too, so you can benefit from the invaluable experience of working or studying in another country.‌

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
49/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
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 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
86%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
T
Thomas
26 Feb 24

The Student support, especially around helping to afford accommodation- most people did not get any of their first choices for colleges and have ended up in more expensive..Read more

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Viktoriia
20 Feb 24

The best aspects are student support services, they are truly amazing, would be amazing if there were more spaces to study like quiet zones except the library. All great ones are..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

C Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDD Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

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

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A - B Grades / Points required

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Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

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If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

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We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

We consider a range of T Level qualifications. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

Popular A-level subjects

Politics

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

History
60%
Government & Politics
52%
English Literature
34%
Mathematics
30%
Economics
27%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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

£9,250 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 Scotland

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

£9,250 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 Wales

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

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

£9,250 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 Northern Ireland

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

£9,250 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 Channel Islands

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

£25,800 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.

£25,800 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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£25800 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest International Relations reviews

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T
Thomas
26 Feb 24
Politics with International Relations BA (Hons)
The Student support, especially around helping to afford accommodation- most people did not get any of their first choices for colleges and have ended up in more expensive...
Read more
V
Viktoriia
20 Feb 24
International Relations BA (Hons)
The best aspects are student support services, they are truly amazing, would be amazing if there were more spaces to study like quiet zones except the library. All great ones are...
Read more
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Poppleton  2.7 miles away

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