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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Politics and International Relations
Queen Mary University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Politics and International Relations course at Queen Mary University of London.
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A level
A,B,B
Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Queen Mary University of London. These students are taking Politics and International Relations or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Government and Politics | B |
| History | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Sociology | B |
| Psychology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L240
Here's what Queen Mary University of London says about its Politics and International Relations course.
It feels as if we’re at a crucial point in time, facing big issues like terrorism, immigration and economic inequality. Rising discontent with democracy also sets to challenge the foundations of politics in states around the world. There’s never been a more important time to study these subjects.
You'll explore government, political thought, and empirical and theoretical approaches to international relations. You can even immerse yourself in the world of politics by studying abroad, completing work placements and taking part in simulation activities.
Our regional expertise encompasses North and South America, Europe, Africa, Russia, South Asia and Southeast Asia. You’ll be taught by academics specialising in everything from feminist, postcolonial and sociological theoretical approaches to applied topics like foreign policy.
Pick from optional modules
Enjoy the freedom to shape your study. Perhaps you want to take a closer look at race and racism in world politics. Or maybe you want to examine the intricacies of the European Union, You can also pick modules from other schools, covering subjects such as English, history, geography and languages.
The world desperately needs not only answers but new ways of analysing the most important global questions. And this applies not only to the government but also employers in the private and non-profit sectors.
Source: Queen Mary University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Politics and International Relations
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Politics
Start date
14 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) |
The modules you will study
Compulsory Modules Year 1: • Thinking Politically: Introduction to concepts, theories and ideologies • Introduction to International Relations • Political Analysis • Politics in Action Choose from: • Background to British Politics • Global Histories • 15 credits from another school
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
How you will be assessed
Students are assessed by a combination of coursework and exams. A few modules are assessed by coursework only
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen Mary University of London
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 Queen Mary University of London students who took the Politics and International Relations course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
85%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
73%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
78%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
69%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Queen Mary University of London graduates who took Politics and International Relations - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.6k
First year after graduation
£31.4k
Third year after graduation
£38.7k
Fifth year after graduation
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