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University of East London

Politics and International Relations

England, United Kingdom · UCAS L240

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Docklands Campus
Intl. Tuition
£16,020 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
L240

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Politics graduates enter government, the civil service fast-stream, think-tanks, political consultancy, international organisations, journalism and NGOs. Many proceed to law conversion, postgraduate research or the diplomatic service.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
26,755
Staff Ratio
21.0:1
International
49.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
66.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£23,700
First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£16,020
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Asian studies
  • European studies
  • East European studies
  • African studies
  • Middle Eastern studies
  • Organisational studies
  • Governance
  • Industrial management
  • International finance
  • International business studies
  • Social psychology
  • Rural science
  • International studies
  • Human rights
  • Gender studies
  • Development policy
  • Community studies
  • Community relations
  • Race relations
  • Youth studies
  • Youth development
  • Third world studies
  • Urban studies
  • Community development
  • Development studies
  • Politics
  • International security
  • Middle Eastern politics
  • British politics
  • Diplomatic studies
  • International relations
  • European politics
  • Political theory
  • Democratic studies
  • Strategic studies
  • War studies
  • Peace studies
  • Parliamentary studies
  • Comparative politics
  • Government
  • Personal development
  • International law
  • Public law
  • Environmental law
  • Applied social sciences
  • Economic development
  • Labour economics
  • Building economics
  • Educational economics
  • International economics
  • Development economics
  • Planning economics
  • Industrial economics
  • European economics
  • Health economics
  • Social philosophy
  • Critical thinking
  • Ideology
  • Cultural studies
  • Landscape history
  • International history
  • Environmental protection
  • Environmental management
  • Environmental health
  • Landscape studies
  • Energy studies
  • Pollution
  • Disaster management
  • Architectural conservation
  • Research methods

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
26,755
Total students
Staff Ratio
21:1
Students per staff
International Students
49%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
6.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps.
  • The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.

What Students Love

  • World-class museums & galleries
  • Vibrant nightlife & bars
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Theatre & performing arts scene

University Stats

Total Students26,755
Student-to-Staff Ratio21:1
International Students49%
Safety Index (indicative)6.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
66%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£23,700
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Politics graduates enter government, the civil service fast-stream, think-tanks, political consultancy, international organisations, journalism and NGOs.
  • Many proceed to law conversion, postgraduate research or the diplomatic service.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Healthcare
  • Business
  • Computing

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£16,020
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Higher

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Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£16,020per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,106/mo
Food & Groceries£331/mo
Transport£158/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,817
Annual living costs£21,804/yr

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