Politics and International Relations BSc (Hons)
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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On this programme, youll learn about the theory and practice of politics in the contemporary world – comparing political ideologies and systems in different cultures and countries. Youll also look at the role of politics and power in international relations and examine how the international community works in terms of rules, interests, institutions and customs.Your time will be divided equally between politics and international relations and you can tailor your studies to your interests and ...Read more

On this programme, youll learn about the theory and practice of politics in the contemporary world – comparing political ideologies and systems in different cultures and countries. Youll also look at the role of politics and power in international relations and examine how the international community works in terms of rules, interests, institutions and customs.

Your time will be divided equally between politics and international relations and you can tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations. Youll study alongside students from many countries – providing rich and diverse insights from different perspectives.

Our graduates embark on careers in the financial sector, central and local government, policy work, teaching, research and IT and digital technology.

Graduate destinations:

Politics graduates have a range of skills and can fit into a variety of positions in modern life. Our former students have followed careers in business and banking, in law, in central and local government, in teaching and research, in public and university administration, and in journalism and television.

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CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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3rd
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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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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90%
Average salary
Average salary
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Politics graduate salary at this uni
£28,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£24,000
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Politics

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

History
57%
Mathematics
50%
Economics
48%
Government & Politics
47%
English Literature
25%
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£9,535 per year

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£29,200 per year

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Students from EU

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£29,200 per year

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London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
Houghton Street London England WC2A 2AE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Holborn  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Blackfriars  0.4 miles away
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