BA International Relations and Law
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations and Law. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes modules spanning politics, international affairs, law, and other disciplines such as economics, data science, sociology, geography, history, and international development. An optional placement year is available between the second and final stages of the programme.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
What students say
Based on about 54 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 13%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 14%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 12%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 43%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 11%
- South East: 7%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Introduction to World Politics
- Theory and Practice of Politics
- Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties
- Legal Skills and Practice
- Administrative Law and Human Rights
- Media, Culture and Society
- Theories of International Relations
- Environmental Politics
- Criminal Law Principles and Application
- Criminal Practice and Property Offences
- Law and Business in Context
- European Union Law and its International Context
- Effecting Change
- Qualitative Research: Methods, Ethics and Application
- Independent Study in International Relations and Politics
- Commercial and Consumer Law
- Company Law
- Employment Law
- Evidence
- Family Law and Practice
- Independent Study
- Intellectual Property Law
- Human Rights in a Global World
- International Law and World Affairs
- Sustainable Development and International Business Law
- Domestic Abuse
- The Sociology of Politics and Protest
- World in Conflict: War, Terrorism and Societies
- Populism, Extremism & Violence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations and Law at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA International Relations and Law at University of Derby do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations and Law at University of Derby?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA International Relations and Law at University of Derby?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Does BA International Relations and Law at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA International Relations and Law at University of Derby?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.