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BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Geography

University of Chester

About this course

BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations, combined with Geography. Core topics include Policy Analysis, Research Methods, Data Analysis, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. An optional work placement of four to seven weeks is available in the final year.

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Institution
University of Chester
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Geography BA (Hons)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
L2FG
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 28
Median salary
£23,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer: BBC-BCC IB: 28 points

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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
  • Earth and Environment
  • People and Places
  • 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
  • Resilient Communities
  • Environmental Change: Minutes to Millennia
  • 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
  • Africa in the World and the World in Africa
  • Crisis and Recovery: Disasters, Humanitarianism and Peace Economics
  • Major Independent Project in Global Affairs
  • Special Topics for Geographers in Global Affairs

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Geography 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 with Geography 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 with Geography at University of Chester?

The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.

Does BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Geography 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 with Geography at University of Chester?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.