BSc International Relations and History
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in International Relations and History, a politics and international relations and history degree focused on political, economic and social factors shaping international relations. The first year establishes foundational understanding through International Relations: Theories, Concepts and Debates and The LSE Course, alongside additional units. The second year branches into focused studies with dedicated international relations courses and history courses. The final year allows further specialisation through a range of advanced course choices.
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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 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 63%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- International Relations: Theories, Concepts and Debates
- The LSE Course
- Courses to the value of two units
- International relations courses to the value of two units
- History courses to the value of two units
- Courses to the value of three units
- OR course choices to the value of one unit
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Relations and History at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £36,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £71,500. The £49,500 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BSc International Relations and History at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
95% 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 History at London School of Economics and Political Science?
93% 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 History 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 192 UCAS points.
Does BSc International Relations and History at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc International Relations and History at London School of Economics and Political Science?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.