BA Philosophy with International Relations
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BA in Politics and International Relations and Philosophy, combining political philosophy with international relations theory. Core topics include research methods. The programme is taught collaboratively across departments, with philosophy comprising 75% and international relations 25%. A philosophy dissertation of 8,000 to 10,000 words is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (Required subjects: We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4(C)) IB: 6,5,5 or a minimum of 32 points overall
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Media Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 10%
- London: 55%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Modern Philosophy
- Problems of Knowledge
- Introduction to Political Philosophy
- Philosophical Methods
- Issues in Ethics
- Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
- Introduction to Politics and Government
- Mind and World
- Kant
- Empiricism and Rationalism
- International Relations Theory
- Contemporary Epistemology
- Ancient Ethics
- Philosophy of Psychiatry
- Philosophy of Medicine and Bioethics
- Medieval Philosophy
- Philosophy Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Philosophy with International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Philosophy with International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Philosophy with International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Philosophy with International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BA Philosophy with International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 Philosophy with International Relations at Royal Holloway, University of London?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.