BSc Politics and International Relations
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Politics and International Relations, a politics and international relations degree examining political forces and relationships between nations. The course features an initial year studying foundational concepts before progressing through government and international relations course options. The first year covers core subjects through Introduction to Political Science, Introduction to Political Theory, International Relations: Theories, Concepts and Debates, and The LSE Course, alongside one option. The second year consists of two government course options from an approved list. The final year comprises one government course option to the value of one unit, one international relations course option to the value of one unit, one outside course option to the value of one unit, an additional international relations course option, an additional government course option, and one outside course 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 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 74%
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: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- 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 35 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
- Introduction to Political Science
- Introduction to Political Theory
- International Relations: Theories, Concepts and Debates
- The LSE Course
- One course from a range of options
- Two government course options from an approved list
- One government course option to the value of one unit
- One international relations course option to the value of one unit
- One outside course option to the value of one unit
- OR one international relations course option
- OR one government course option
- OR one outside course option
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Politics and International Relations 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 and International Relations 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 Politics and International Relations at London School of Economics and Political Science?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Politics and International Relations 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 189 UCAS points.
Does BSc Politics and International Relations 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 and International Relations at London School of Economics and Political Science?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.