BSc Politics and International Relations with placement
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Politics and International Relations, exploring how local, national, and international politics interact. Core topics include Policy Analysis, Research Methods, Statistics, Project Management, Global & Comparative Perspective, Social & Cultural Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Communication & Writing. The programme spans four years and includes specialized study in areas such as international organisations, political theory, public policy, and global security dynamics.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: 33-32. BTEC: DDD-DDM.
What students say
Based on about 69 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 14%
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 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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
- Making Public Policy: Theory And Practice
- International Political Economy
- Idea Lab
- Sustainability And Artificial Intelligence
- Understanding Popular Culture: From Dickens To Disney
- Research Methods
- Them And Us: Comparative Government & Politics
- The Evolution Of Contemporary International Society
- Elections And Voters: Understanding Political Choice
- International Security: The Return Of Great Power Politics
- The Global South: Perspectives, Politics And Challenges
- Multi-National Sustainability Project
- Communication In Society
- The Transformation Of Contemporary Europe
- Politics Of The Greater China Region
- Populism And Democracy In Comparative Perspective
- Planetary Politics: Cities, Infrastructure And International Order
- Negotiating Politics And Policy
- Political Communication
- Goodbye Lenin: Democratisation In Eastern Europe And Beyond
- Us Foreign Policy In Transition
- Political Leadership
- Engendering World Politics
- States And Markets In East Asia
- Critical Terrorism Studies
- Ethics, Killing, And War
- Security And Diplomacy In Europe
- Activism, Participation And Party Organisation
- Queer Studies Now
- International Law
- Professional Training Module
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Politics and International Relations with placement 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 Politics and International Relations with placement 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 Politics and International Relations with placement at University of Surrey?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Politics and International Relations with placement 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 Politics and International Relations with placement at University of Surrey?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.