BA International Relations
About this course
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations BA, a politics and international relations degree centred on global challenges and diplomacy.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB. IB: 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC: BTEC options considered
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 33%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £47,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA International Relations at University of Birmingham do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations at University of Birmingham?
89% 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 at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA International Relations at University of Birmingham?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.