Overall student satisfaction
77%
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
International Relations
UCAS Code: L250
BSc (Hons)
3 years
full-time
2017
Ucas points guide
144-165
% applicants receiving offers
12%
Subjects
- Politics
Student score
71%
LOW
% employed or in further study
97%
HIGH
Average graduate salary
£26k
HIGH
What do you need to get in?
Source: UCAS
Main entry requirements
A level
AAA
Scottish Highers
AAAAA
Scottish Advanced Highers
AAA
BTEC Diploma
Not Available
International Baccalaureate
38
7 6 6 required.
UCAS tariff points
Not Available
If your qualifications aren’t listed here, you can use our UCAS points guide of 144-165 and refer to the university’s website for full details of all entry routes and requirements.
% applicants receiving offers
12%Provided by UCAS, this is the percentage of applicants who were offered a place on the course last year. Note that not all applicants receiving offers will take up the place, so this figure is likely to differ from applicants to places.
What does the numbers of applicants receiving course offers tell me?
Tuition fee & financial support
£9,000Maximum annual fee for UK students. NHS-funded, sandwich or part-time course fees may vary.
If you live in:
- Scotland and go to a Scottish university, you won’t pay tuition fees
- Northern Ireland and go to an NI uni, you’ll pay £3,805 in tuition fees
- Wales you’ll pay £3,810 in fees and get a tuition fee grant to cover the rest
Every degree course is different, so it’s important to find one that suits your interests and matches the way you prefer to work – from the modules you’ll be studying to how you’ll be assessed. Top things to look for when comparing courses
Course description
Unfortunately we don't have any UCAS course information to display.
Modules
Year 1: Structure of international society; international history since 1890; 1 from: reason, knowledge and value (an introduction to philosophy); introduction to political theory; key concepts in sociology: an introduction to sociological theory; 1 outside option. Year 2: International political theory; international organisations; foreign policy analysis; 1 option in law, economics, international relations or international history, or an outside option. Year 3: 2 options in international relations; 1 paper relevant to the study of international relations from an approved list; 10000-word essay or another approved course.
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a specialist university with an international intake and global reach. Its research and teaching span the breadth of the social sciences, from economics, politics and law to sociology, anthropology, accounting and finance. Founded in 1895 by Beatrice and Sidney Webb, the School has a reputation for academic excellence. The LSE campus is situated off Aldwych in central London.
How you'll spend your time
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent study | 82% | 82% | 89% |
| Placement | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Lectures / seminars | 18% | 18% | 11% |
- Lectures / seminars
- Independent study
- Placement
How you'll be assessed
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 8% | 0% | 31% |
| Written exams | 92% | 100% | 69% |
| Practical exams | 0% | 0% | 0% |
- Written exams
- Coursework
- Practical exams
What do the numbers say for
Where there isn’t enough reliable data about this specific course, we’ve shown aggregated data for all courses at this university within the same subject area
Politics
What do students think about this subject here?
Source: NSS
Here's how satisfied past students were – useful to refer to when you’re narrowing down your options. Our student score makes comparisons easier, showing whether satisfaction is high, medium or low compared to other unis.
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Who studies this subject?
Source: HESA
Start building a picture of who you could be studying with by taking a look at the profile of people that have studied this subject here in previous years.
UK / Non-UK
72%
of students here are from outside the UK
Male / Female
52%
of students are female
Full-time / Part-time
4%
of students are part-time
Typical Ucas points
535
entry points typically achieved by students
2:1 or above
96%
of students achieved a 2:1 or above
Drop-out rate
3%
of students do not continue into the second year of their course
What are graduates doing after six months?
Source: DLHE
Here’s what students are up after they graduate from studying this subject here. We’ve analysed the employment rate and salary figures so you can see at a glance whether they’re high, typical or low compared to graduates in this subject from other universities. Remember the numbers are only measured only six months after graduation and can be affected by the economic climate - the outlook may be different when you leave uni. What do graduate employment figures really tell you?
% employed or in further study
97%
HIGH
Average graduate salary
£26k
HIGH
Most politics or international relations graduates don't actually go into politics - although many do, as activists, fundraisers and researchers. Other popular industries include marketing and PR, management consultancy, youth and community work, the finance industry and academic research (you usually need a postgraduate degree to get into research). Politics is a very popular postgraduate subject, and so about one in six politics graduates go on to take another course to get a Masters after they finish their degrees.
