BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (Italian)
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BA in Politics and International Relations and Italian. Core topics include Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The third year is spent abroad in Italy on a study, work, or teaching placement. The degree is taught jointly by the departments of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy and of Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (Required subjects: At least one A-level in an essay based subject. We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C) Grade B at A-level in Italian for the advanced level language pathway. For the beginners language pathway there is no language requirement.) IB: 6,5,5 at Higher level or 32 points overall. Including an essay-based subject
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What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- 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: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 43%
- South East: 31%
- South West: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to International Relations
- Introduction to Politics and Government
- Italian Language: Culture and Translation
- Italian Ab Initio Written I
- Italian Ab Initio Oral I
- Italian Advanced Written I
- Italian Advanced Oral I
- Dante, Petrarch, Boccaccio and their Heritage
- Understanding the European Union: Politics and Theory
- Italian Language II
- Democracy in Britain
- Contemporary Political Theory
- International Political Economy
- War and Security in World Politics
- Modern Political Thought
- Introduction to Political Communication
- Government and Politics of the United States
- Politics Outside the West
- Postwar Italian Cinema: the Auteur Tradition
- Art and Literature in Renaissance Florence
- Fake News, Gossip, and the Pursuit of Truth: From Renaissance Newsletters to Online Journalism
- Year Abroad
- European Union Public Policy
- Advanced Italian III
- US Foreign Policy - History
- Young People's Politics
- Leadership, Power and the British Prime Ministership
- Visual Politics
- American Political Development
- The Politics of Russia and Eastern Europe
- Politics in Action: The Politics and International Relations Experience Placement
- Political Theories of Freedom
- Politics of the Law and Rights
- Comparative Political Leadership
- Military Change in the 21st Century
- Radical Political Theory I: Hegel, Marx, Nietzsche
- Foundations in Middle East Politics
- Global Health Policy
- Politics and Government of Africa
- Politics of South Asia
- Social Diversity and Political Representation
- Parliamentary Studies
- Freedom of Expression: Concepts and Controversies
- Latin American Politics
- Shooting History: Dictatorship, Terror and Crime in Italian Film
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (Italian) at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £38,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (Italian) at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (Italian) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (Italian) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (Italian) at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (Italian) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.