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BASc Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development

University of Warwick

About this course

BASc in Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development, a politics and international relations and geography degree centred on political ideas and international contexts. The course is fully accredited with the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals.

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Institution
University of Warwick
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development BASc
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
L2L8
Typical offer
A-level AAA
Median salary
£41,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: AAA IB: 36

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What students say

Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 83%
  • Learning opportunities: 83%
  • Assessment and feedback: 80%
  • Academic support: 85%
  • Organisation and management: 88%
  • Learning resources: 95%
  • Student voice: 79%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 100%

What graduates do next

Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

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: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 50%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
  • East Midlands: 2%
  • West Midlands: 8%
  • East of England: 11%
  • London: 51%
  • South East: 18%
  • South West: 4%
  • Wales: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Baccalaureate: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • ISEP is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to FREE student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradISEP.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BASc Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development at University of Warwick earn?

The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £57,500. The £41,500 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Politics.

What do graduates of BASc Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development at University of Warwick do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BASc Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development at University of Warwick?

83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BASc Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development at University of Warwick?

The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.

Is BASc Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development at University of Warwick accredited?

Yes. ISEP is the professional body for everyone working in environment and sustainability. This course entitles students to FREE student membership for the duration of the course and on successful completion you qualify for GradISEP.

Does BASc Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BASc Politics, International Studies and Global Sustainable Development at University of Warwick?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.