BSc International Politics
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Politics and International Relations, studying global political systems and international affairs. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, and Policy Analysis. An optional professional training year or study abroad is available, and interdisciplinary elective modules can be taken alongside the core curriculum.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points overall. A minimum of 5 in Standard Level English and a minimum of 4 in Standard Level Mathematics will be required.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 84%
- South East: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Foundation course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Theories of International Politics
- Politics and Power in World History
- Emerging Powers in a Changing World
- Introduction to Politics
- Studying Politics
- London in the World: History, Economics and Politics
- Finding your Future in Politics and History
- Security Studies
- Practical Politics
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- Global Governance
- Ethics and Global Politics
- Advanced Topics in Comparative Politics
- Authoritarianism and Democracy in the 21st Century
- The Global Political Economy of Development
- Politics and Institutions in the Global South
- Understanding the Economy 2: Countries and Systems
- Global History of Modern Empires
- The History and Politics of Modern Europe: Empires, States, Unions
- Ideas that Shaped the Century: A History of Political Thought from 1900 to the present
- Fifty Shades of Red – Russia in the Twentieth Century
- The American Century: The United States in the Twentieth Century
- The Making of Modern South Asia
- The History and Politics of Modern China
- Interdisciplinary elective modules:
- Fundamentals of Business and Management
- Introduction to Programming and Algorithms
- Media and Communication for Practice and the Professions
- Sustainability and Climate Change
- Micro-Placement
- Language modules
- Politics Dissertation
- International Politics of the Middle East
- American Foreign Policy
- Sexuality and Gender in World Politics
- The Global Politics of Forced Migration
- Protests, Social Movements and Global Change
- Strategic Studies
- Peace and Justice in Post-Conflict Societies
- Global South in International Politics
- Governing the World: Collective Action and Cooperation in Global Politics
- Political Change in Europe
- Global Money and Finance
- Technology, Money, Power
- Ethnicity and nationalism
- Researching the Corporation
- Populism: Economic, Political and Social Perspectives
- The Political Economy of Modern Britain: Power, Policy and Wealth
- European Politics
- Revolution: Rebels and Riots in Modern History
- Genocide and the Holocaust in History and Memory
- Humanitarianism and International intervention
- Race and Capitalism
- Comparative Asian Politics
- History of International Law
- Micro-Placement
- Industry Projects
- Language modules
- Professional Placement and Career Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Politics at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £52,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BSc International Politics at City St George's, University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Politics at City St George's, University of London?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc International Politics at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Does BSc International Politics at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc International Politics at City St George's, University of London?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.