BA European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree)
About this course
BA in European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree), a politics and international relations and history and philosophy degree spanning international academic institutions. Students complete the first two academic years at Sciences Po in France before spending the final two years at UCL. The course begins with Sciences Po Year 1 and Sciences Po Year 2 as compulsory studies. In later years, students choose from optional modules such as Migration and Health, Urban Inequalities and Global Development, Sustainable Energy, Critical Race Theory, Reimagining Capitalism: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Just and Sustainable Futures, Race, Gender and Feminism, Approaches to Global Politics, Power, Politics and Infrastructure, At the Crossroads of Europe: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg in the 20th and 21st Centuries, Multiculturalism and Identity, International Trade, and The Economics of Growth.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA (A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) preferred. Mathematics at A* required for full Economics specialism if chosen. French or Spanish required at grade A if one of these is to be studied as a major language. Other language requirements may apply depending on the campus chosen - see our website for further details.) IB: 39 points (A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. Higher level subjects to include French B or Spanish B at grade 6 if one of these is to be studied as a major language. A humanities or social science subject (or Mathematics) at higher level is normally a requirement. Mathematics at grade 7 at higher level is required for the full Economics specialism, if chosen. The programme will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level. Other language requirements may apply depending on the campus chosen - see www.ucl.ac.uk/r992-entry ).)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 14%: 10 offers from 69 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 62%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 70%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 53%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 63%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
- A degree: 35%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Sciences Po Year 1
- Sciences Po Year 2
- Migration and Health
- Urban Inequalities and Global Development
- Sustainable Energy
- Critical Race Theory
- Reimagining Capitalism: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Just and Sustainable Futures
- Race, Gender and Feminism
- Approaches to Global Politics
- Power, Politics and Infrastructure
- At the Crossroads of Europe: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg in the 20th and 21st Centuries
- Multiculturalism and Identity
- Migration and Health
- Urban Inequalities and Global Development
- Sustainable Energy
- Critical Race Theory
- Race, Gender and Feminism
- Approaches to Global Politics
- Power, Politics and Infrastructure
- At the Crossroads of Europe: Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg in the 20th and 21st Centuries
- International Trade
- The Economics of Growth
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree) at University College London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £59,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree) at University College 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 European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree) at University College London?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree) at University College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB.
What is the offer rate for BA European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree) at University College London?
14% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 10 offers from 69 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BA European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree) at University College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA European Social and Political Studies (Dual Degree) at University College London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.