BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations. Core topics include research methods, data analysis, policy analysis, communication and writing, and global and comparative perspectives. The programme includes a structured work placement with an external employer and optional overseas experiential learning. Students may also study a subsidiary language from beginner level or develop an existing language to advanced level.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 40%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Humanities & Social Sciences
- Global Issues, Cultures & Texts
- Research and Critical Inquiry
- Transforming the World: Global Affairs Past and Present
- The Big Questions
- Governance, Media and State
- Global Economic Thought
- Making Sense of Political Ideas
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- International Trade, Power and Diplomacy
- Beyond the West: Geo-Politics in Context
- Transforming Conflict: Global and Indigenous Paths to Peace
- Global Sustainable Development
- Experiential Learning: Researcher, Practitioner and Professional Development
- Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Deconstructing the International Political Economy
- Global Political Communication
- Africa in the World and the World in Africa
- Crisis and Recovery: Disasters, Humanitarianism and Peace Economics
- Major Independent Project in Global Affairs
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £10,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations at University of Chester?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations at University of Chester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.