BA Politics & International Affairs
About this course
BA in Politics & International Affairs, a politics and international relations degree centred on the interplay between domestic and international politics. The curriculum emphasises research methods training covering both quantitative and qualitative approaches to support independent research. Students may choose to study abroad at partner universities across Europe, North America, and Asia and Oceania.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: No required subjects.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 4 UCAS decisions for BA Politics & International Affairs (L241) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far: 4 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- 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 65 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 17%
- 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 Politics & International Affairs 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 Politics & International Affairs at King's College London 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 & International Affairs at King's College London?
81% 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 Affairs at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics & International Affairs 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 Politics & International Affairs at King's College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.