BA International Relations and Politics
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations, exploring political dimensions globally across diverse themes. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can undertake an optional placement year or study abroad period as part of their three or four-year studies.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 78%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 45%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Britain, Europe and the World
- Democrats and Dictators
- International Conflict and Cooperation
- Researching International Relations and Politics
- Thinking Globally
- Thinking Politically
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Social Sciences Study Abroad (60 credit)
- Applied Research Methods
- Theories and Practice of Democracy
- Global Governance
- Politics Work Experience
- Theories of International Relations
- Foreign Policy Analysis
- From Bastille to Strasbourg- A Journey through Human Rights
- Representing Political Violence
- Government in Action: Inside the Civil Service
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Social Sciences Work Placement Year
- Social Sciences Study Abroad Year
- Active Citizens
- Critical Security
- Dissertation
- Genocide
- Media Power and Propaganda
- Politics of Oil and Global Warming
- Terrorism
- War Games- Negotiating Security through Simulations
- Politics in a Hyper-technological Age
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations and Politics at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £34,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations and Politics at Northumbria University?
89% 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 and Politics at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BA International Relations and Politics at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Relations and Politics at Northumbria University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.