BSc Politics with International Relations
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Politics and International Relations, covering political systems and international affairs. Core topics include Research Methods. Regional modules cover Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Students can undertake an Integrated Placement Year and complete an extended dissertation in politics or international relations.
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 32%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 30%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Studying and Researching Politics
- Introduction to the Concepts and Methods of International Relations
- British Politics since 1990
- Introduction to the European Union
- The Making of the Modern World
- What’s Trending (Current Affairs in Politics and International Relations)
- Political Theories and Ideologies
- Comparative Government and Politics
- International Relations: Theories
- Critical Approaches to Security Studies
- Politics and Society of the Middle East
- West European Politics and Society
- North American Politics and Society
- East Asian Politics and Society
- South Asian Politics and Society
- Security Studies: Theories and Issues
- The Politics and Policies of the European Union
- Political Economy: Approaches, Concepts and Issues
- International Political Economy
- International Climate Politics
- Digital Methods for Social Science and the Humanities
- Integrated Placement Year
- Research Skills and Extended Dissertation (Politics or International Relations)
- African Politics: From the Colonial Period to the Present Day
- The American Presidency
- Chinese Politics and Society
- Writing and Reporting of Conflict and Violence
- EuroSim: Learning Negotiation through Simulation Games
- Gender and Politics
- Interest Groups and Lobbying
- Politics and Islam: Past and Present
- Politics of Development
- Religion and Politics in Contemporary Europe
- Sport and Politics
- Technology and Digital Politics
- Debates in Contemporary British Politics
- Political Parties
- Understanding Foreign Policy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Politics with International Relations at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £50,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BSc Politics with International Relations at Aston University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Politics with International Relations at Aston University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Politics with International Relations at Aston University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BSc Politics with International Relations at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Politics with International Relations at Aston University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.