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01/02/2025 - British Academy Highlights Uneven Growth in Politics and International Relations Education
A recent report by the British Academy, in collaboration with the Political Studies Association, reveals significant trends in the provision of Politics and International Relations (PIR) education in UK higher education. Politics and International Relations Provision in UK Higher Education shows a notable increase in student enrolments over the past decade, with first degree enrolments rising by 20% and postgraduate taught enrolments by 41% between 2011/12 and 2022/23. Despite this growth, the share of PIR students relative to all students has decreased, with first degree entries falling below 2% and postgraduate taught entries below 1.5%.
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