BA International Relations
About this course
BA in International Relations, a politics degree centred on the historical, theoretical, and economic dimensions of contemporary world politics and diplomacy. Students have the opportunity to undertake an optional year abroad during their studies. The programme is structured around four foundational pillars covering international history, relations theory, political economy, and international practice. The first year introduces all four pillars, while the second year requires core study in research methods and global politics alongside option choices from war studies and European and international studies. The final year comprises a research dissertation on a chosen subject and a wide range of specialist optional modules.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: No required subjects.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 5 UCAS decisions for BA International Relations (L250) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far: 5 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level. The first offer was posted on 13 October.
What students say
Based on about 61 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 12%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 8%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 67%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 195 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 22%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £52,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA International Relations at King's College London do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations at King's College London?
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 at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 183 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A.
When does King's College London send offers for BA International Relations?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 5 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 13 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Does BA International Relations at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Relations at King's College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.