BA Politics & International Relations
Goldsmiths, University of London
About this course
BA in Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Research Methods. The programme offers area-based modules covering regions including the Middle East, China, Africa and Latin America. A work placement module and study abroad option are available, and students complete an independent dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 70%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Requires Improvement for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- UK and European Comparative Governance and Politics
- Colonialism, Power, Resistance
- World Politics
- Academic Skills for the Social Sciences/Humanities
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- US Politics and Foreign Policy
- Global Governance and World Order
- Modern Political Theory
- Modern Britain: Politics from 1979 - today
- Dissertation
- New Radical Political Economy
- International Political Economy
- Political Islam: Ideology and Discourse
- Fascisms, Old and New
- Work Placement (Social Science)
- Inequality: Past, Present and Future
- Security Studies
- Ethics and Economics of Environmental Protection
- Boom and Bust: Economic Crises in Theory and History
- The Politics of Popular Music
- Radical Philosophy: Discourse, Power and Desire
- Redesigning the Economy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics & International Relations at Goldsmiths, University of London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics & International Relations at Goldsmiths, 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 BA Politics & International Relations at Goldsmiths, University of London?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics & International Relations at Goldsmiths, University of London?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Politics & International Relations at Goldsmiths, University of London?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.