BSc Politics and International Relations
About this course
BSc in Politics and International Relations, a politics and international relations degree examining power structures, political systems, and global political movements. The department features academics specialising in regional politics across Latin America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the US, and Britain.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 at Higher Level in an essay-based subject. Essay-based subjects include: Ancient History; Anthropology; Archaeology; Art and Design (all pathways); Business Studies; Chinese; Classical Civilisation; Classics; Drama; Economics; English Language; English Language and Literature; English Literature; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Film; French; Geography; German; Government and Politics; Greek; Health and Social Care; History; History of Art; Italian; Latin; Law; Media Studies; Music; Performance; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Psychology; Religious Studies; Russian; Social Care; Social Policy; Sociology; Spanish; Theatre Studies and Welsh. BTEC: DDD in any essay-based Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Politics and International Relations (L200) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 32%: 225 offers from 700 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 61%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 12%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Politics and International Relations at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £56,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BSc Politics and International Relations at University of Bristol do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Politics and International Relations at University of Bristol?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Politics and International Relations at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Politics and International Relations at University of Bristol?
32% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 225 offers from 700 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Politics and International Relations at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.