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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Politics and International Relations
London School of Economics
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Politics and International Relations course at London School of Economics.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,A
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at London School of Economics. These students are taking Politics and International Relations or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Government and Politics | A* |
| Economics | A* |
| History | A |
| Mathematics | A* |
| English Literature | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L290
Here's what London School of Economics says about its Politics and International Relations course.
On this programme, you’ll learn about the theory and practice of politics in the contemporary world – comparing political ideologies and systems in different cultures and countries. You’ll also look at the role of politics and power in international relations and examine how the international community works in terms of rules, interests, institutions and customs.
Your time will be divided equally between politics and international relations and you can tailor your studies to your interests and career aspirations. You’ll study alongside students from many countries – providing rich and diverse insights from different perspectives.
Our graduates embark on careers in the financial sector, central and local government, policy work, teaching, research and IT and digital technology.
Source: London School of Economics
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Government
Location
London School of Economics and Political Science | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• International relations
• Politics
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £29,200 per year (provisional) |
| International | £29,200 per year (provisional) |
London School of Economics student reviews
Showing 49 reviews
2nd year
Economic history
6 months ago
Night life surprisingly active; you just have to make sure to make friends in halls / course / sports. Sports particularly socially active.
2nd year
Economic history
6 months ago
Expensive university but with v. good job prospects so not too worried
1st year student
1 year ago
Wide variety of societies available, I've found that the sports societies have been the best
1st year student
1 year ago
It's quite good if you get stuck in, I would say that if you don't really put yourself out there then you could feel very lonely very fast.
1st year student
1 year ago
It is in London which is obviously quite expensive and I was never really eligible for financial support
1st year student
1 year ago
Didn't really need much
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at London School of Economics
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from London School of Economics students who took the Politics and International Relations course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
low
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
57%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
Student information
See who's studying at London School of Economics. These students are taking Politics and International Relations or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about London School of Economics graduates who took Politics and International Relations - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Finance Professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10%
Media Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from London School of Economics graduates who took Politics and International Relations - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£32.8k
First year after graduation
£38.3k
Third year after graduation
£51.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Politics and International Relations.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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