Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
London South Bank University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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Full Time

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3 Years

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

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LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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Become an active agent of change in the international system with this fascinating interdisciplinary degree. Explore important topics such as development and under development, conflict and conflict resolution, war and terrorism, and globalisation and activism. Learn about political activism, social movements and crimes against humanity. Plus, enhance your employability by taking part in our volunteering programme - and take advantage of our optional work placement module. Our roster of ...Read more

Become an active agent of change in the international system with this fascinating interdisciplinary degree. Explore important topics such as development and under development, conflict and conflict resolution, war and terrorism, and globalisation and activism. Learn about political activism, social movements and crimes against humanity. Plus, enhance your employability by taking part in our volunteering programme - and take advantage of our optional 'work placement' module. Our roster of inspiring guest speakers, events, and exchange of ideas reflects our dedication to social justice and global responsibility. You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to work towards a more just and sustainable future, anywhere around the globe.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
85/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
76th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
114th
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 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
25%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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85%
Average salary
Average salary
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Politics graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£25,000
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Eduardo
08 Dec 22

The location of the university is convenient as it’s a walking distance of two tube stations and it’s also close to central London for amazing walks. The staff and lecturers..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

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

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112 UCAS Tariff points from A levels

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112 UCAS Tariff from an Access to HE Diploma

112 UCAS Tariff points from BTEC

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England

£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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Eduardo
08 Dec 22
Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
The location of the university is convenient as it’s a walking distance of two tube stations and it’s also close to central London for amazing walks. The staff and lecturers...
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London South Bank University
London South Bank University , Southwark

Study in the heart of London with London South Bank University (LSBU) – an institute that empowers students to lead their story,...

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London South Bank University
103 Borough Road London Southwark SE1 0AA United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Elephant & Castle  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Elephant & Castle  0.2 miles away
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