BSc Politics
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Politics, a politics and international relations degree examining the forces shaping domestic and global political systems. The curriculum offers a wide range of government options and approved outside courses throughout its duration. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Introduction to Political Theory, Introduction to Political Science, and The LSE Course, alongside an optional course inside or outside the department and an approved outside option. The second year consists of three government options, one further government option, and an approved outside option. The third year continues with courses to the value of two units from a range of government options, one further government option, and an approved outside option, plus another government option and approved outside option.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA IB Diploma: 38 points overall, including 766 at higher level
What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
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 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Introduction to Political Science
- The LSE Course
- One course from a list of options inside and outside the department
- Approved outside options to the value of one unit
- Three government options
- EITHER one further government option
- OR one approved outside option
- Courses to the value of two units from a range of government options
- OR one further government option
- OR one approved outside option
- EITHER one further government option
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Politics 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 Politics at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Politics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Politics 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 164 UCAS points.
Does BSc Politics 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 Politics at London School of Economics and Political Science?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.