BA International Relations and Politics
About this course
BA (Hons) in International Relations and Politics, a politics degree centred on the study of world politics, global power structures and international institutions. The course connects local and global issues, applying research methods to contemporary challenges such as the climate crisis, globalisation and the threat of war. Students examine the interactions between states, governments, NGOs, activists and communities to understand how international relations are shaped.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations and Politics at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations and Politics at Bath Spa University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA International Relations and Politics at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA International Relations and Politics at Bath Spa University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.