BA International Relations
London Metropolitan University
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 35%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 60%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Community and Civil Enforcement Occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- 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 520 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 79%
- South East: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations at London Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £36,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA International Relations at London Metropolitan University 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 International Relations at London Metropolitan University?
75% 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 London Metropolitan University?
The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
Does BA International Relations at London Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA International Relations at London Metropolitan University?
35% of students continued into their second year, and 60% left higher education.