BA Politics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations, examining domestic and global political systems. Core topics include data analysis, research methods, historical research, communication and writing, and global and comparative perspectives. Students undertake a final-year dissertation and may apply for a trimester abroad or a Westminster placement scheme that has operated for over 35 years.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
What students say
Based on about 49 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 67%
- Gained a higher qualification: 11%
- Left higher education: 16%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 31%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 26%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 68%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
- Other qualifications: 19%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Social Science
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- Introduction to International Politics
- Introduction to Global Political Economy
- British Political History since 1945
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Policy-Making
- Introduction to Political Ideologies
- British Government
- Rethinking Political Economy
- History of Political Thought
- Research Methods and Ethics
- Electoral and Voting Systems
- International Relations Theory
- Understanding Terrorism
- The Global South and Development
- The United Nations and Global Security
- Understanding America
- Understanding the European Union
- Final Year Project
- One Trimester Abroad
- One Trimester Internship
- UK Politics in an Age of Decline and Renewal
- Politics of the Environment
- The Contemporary House of Commons
- Comparative Legislatures
- Culture Wars
- Parliament in the UK: Approaches to Reform
- BRICS: Emerging Powers in International Affairs
- Political Thought of the Right
- Single Trimester Project
- Troubled History: Irish Politics and Anglo-Irish Relations
- An Awkward Partnership: the UK and the European Union
- Brave New World: The Internet
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £42,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics at University of Hull 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 Politics at University of Hull?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Politics at University of Hull?
67% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.