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BA International Relations and Politics

University of Derby
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Social Sciences
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary
£18,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
55%
Meaningful Work
40%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

34%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Secretarial and related62%
Media45%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Sales40%
Artistic, literary and media32%

Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for Social Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
N/A
typical starting salary

Data not provided

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Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Media Professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
04
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
07
Sales occupations
10%
08
Secretarial and related occupations
10%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
40%
Meaningful Role
40%
Career On Track

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