BSc International Relations and Chinese
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in International Relations and Chinese, a politics and international relations and chinese degree. Students study abroad at Fudan University in Shanghai as part of the degree programme. The first year covers core foundations through International Relations: Theories, Concepts and Debates, Intercultural Communication and Management, Thinking Globally: Studying International Relations, and The LSE Course. Year 2 introduces Mandarin for International Relations (Elementary). Year 4 includes Academic Chinese for International Relations, alongside approved departmental and elective courses to the value of one unit.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA IB Diploma: 38 points overall, including 766 at higher level
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 71%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- International Relations: Theories, Concepts and Debates
- Intercultural Communication and Management
- Thinking Globally: Studying International Relations
- The LSE Course
- Mandarin for International Relations (Elementary)
- Academic Chinese for International Relations
- Choose one further course from the fourth year options
- OR a full-unit course approved by the Academic Mentor and Departmental Tutor
- OR courses to the value of one unit
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Relations and Chinese at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £35,500 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £51,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £66,000. The £51,000 median after five years is £17,000 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BSc International Relations and Chinese at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Relations and Chinese at London School of Economics and Political Science?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc International Relations and Chinese at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 202 UCAS points.
Does BSc International Relations and Chinese at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc International Relations and Chinese at London School of Economics and Political Science?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.