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BA Politics and International Relations

SOAS University of London

Institution
SOAS University of London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Politics and International Relations
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
K1_POLITICSxINTER_REL
Median salary
£32,500 after 5 years

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Real offers for this course

Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA Politics and International Relations (K1_POLITICSxINTER_REL) at SOAS University of London for 2027 entry so far.

What students say

Based on about 37 final-year students who answered

  • Teaching on my course: 91%
  • Learning opportunities: 89%
  • Assessment and feedback: 75%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 86%
  • Learning resources: 81%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 100 students who started

  • Continued on course: 91%
  • Left higher education: 9%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • London: 80%
  • South East: 5%
  • South West: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 85 students who started

  • A levels: 86%
  • Baccalaureate: 4%
  • A degree: 1%
  • Other HE qualification: 1%
  • Other qualifications: 8%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Politics and International Relations at SOAS University of London earn?

The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Politics.

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics and International Relations at SOAS University of London?

91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Politics and International Relations at SOAS University of London?

The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Politics and International Relations at SOAS University of London?

91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.