BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with History
About this course
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations, studied jointly with History as a combined honours degree. Core topics include policy analysis, research methods, data analysis, historical research, global and comparative perspective, and communication and writing. Students study a shared first year covering globalisation, political ideas, and historical method before specialising in later years. An optional work placement of four to seven weeks is available through the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: History or a suitable alternative such as Classical Civilisation, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Government and Politics, Sociology or Law Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points, including 5 in HL History or an alternative such as English, Philosophy or Social and Cultural Anthropology
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 43%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 9%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal 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
- History Wars
- 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
- Rewriting History
- History at Work
- 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
- History at the Cutting Edge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with History at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with History at University of Chester do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with History at University of Chester?
95% 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 History at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Does BA Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with History 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 History at University of Chester?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.