BSc International Relations
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Politics and International Relations, exploring global governance and state power dynamics. Core topics include Policy Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Programming, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The curriculum addresses contemporary security crises, international institutions, and foreign policy shifts through empirical case studies and applied research projects.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: 33-32 BTEC: DDD-DDM
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 130 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 19%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Protective service occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 58%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Debates In British Politics
- Politics Of Crisis
- Introduction To Politics
- Introduction To International Relations
- Introduction To Political Theory And Ideology
- Approaches To Research
- International Organisations
- International Political Economy
- Making Public Policy: Theory And Practice
- Understanding Popular Culture: From Dickens To Disney
- Idea Lab
- Sustainability And Artificial Intelligence
- Research Methods
- International Security: The Return Of Great Power Politics
- Communication In Society
- The Evolution Of Contemporary International Society
- The Global South: Perspectives, Politics And Challenges
- Multi-National Sustainability Project
- The Transformation Of Contemporary Europe
- Us Foreign Policy In Transition
- Populism And Democracy In Comparative Perspective
- Political Communication
- Goodbye Lenin: Democratisation In Eastern Europe And Beyond
- Planetary Politics: Cities, Infrastructure And International Order
- Politics Of The Greater China Region
- Critical Terrorism Studies
- Engendering World Politics
- States And Markets In East Asia
- Security And Diplomacy In Europe
- Political Leadership
- Ethics, Killing, And War
- Queer Studies Now
- International Law
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc International Relations at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £57,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BSc International Relations at University of Surrey do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc International Relations at University of Surrey?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc International Relations at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc International Relations at University of Surrey?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.