BSc Politics and International Studies
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Politics and International Relations, covering core areas of the discipline. The course has a modular structure with optional modules on theories and ideologies, international relations, and nation-state politics. The curriculum emphasises research literacy and independent research skills.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 170 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 46%
- Gained a higher qualification: 35%
- Left higher education: 18%
- 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: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 15%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 77%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Politics and International Studies at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £39,000. The £34,000 median after fifteen months is £5,000 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BSc Politics and International Studies at Ulster University do next?
80% 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 Studies at Ulster University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
How many students continue on BSc Politics and International Studies at Ulster University?
46% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.