BA Politics, International Studies and Italian
About this course
BA in Politics, International Studies and Italian, a politics and international relations and italian degree centred on political systems, international affairs, and Italian language and culture. The programme is divided equally between politics and Italian, with an option to weight the final year 75:25 toward either discipline. Students spend either the second or third year studying or completing a work placement in Italy.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB to include Italian. IB: 34 to include 5 in Higher Level Italian.
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What students say
Based on about 110 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 18%
- Finance Professionals: 12%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Politics, International Studies and Italian at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £47,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA Politics, International Studies and Italian at University of Warwick do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Politics, International Studies and Italian at University of Warwick?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Politics, International Studies and Italian at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Does BA Politics, International Studies and Italian at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Politics, International Studies and Italian at University of Warwick?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.