International Relations BA 36 months Undergraduate Programme By King's College London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

33,850 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

14 Jan, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Relations is an interdepartmental, multi-disciplinary programme addressing key global challenges, issues and approaches to politics. This three-year undergraduate course will provide you with a sophisticated understanding of International Relations, both as a subject of academic study and as intellectual preparation for a wide range of career choices. You will develop the ability to collect and evaluate a broad range of evidence, analyse complex issues and present arguments in a clear, concise and effective manner, both orally and in writing.

Key benefits
  • King's is a leading centre for the study of international relations, conflict and conflict resolution. Your learning will be supported by world renowned international scholars, including specialists on all the major regions of the world, who work closely with governments, armed forces and NGOs around the world.
  • In Year 2 and 3 you are able to choose from a wide variety of modules, enabling you to develop your specialist interests.
  • This course draws on cross-departmental expertise and includes modules from the Department of War Studies, the Department of European & International Studies and The Dickson Poon School of Law.
  • We focus on the development of employability skills, supporting you to pursue the career of your choice, including in foreign affairs, journalism, banking, defence, humanitarian aid and risk analysis. Our graduates have gone on to work in numerous sectors including for governments around the world, NGOs, International Organisations such as the UN, the EU and NATO, for consultancy firms and for charities such as Oxfam. They pursue careers in diplomacy, political analysis, management consulting, research, journalism and much more.
  • Our location in the heart of London gives unparalleled access to government, the City of London, the media, leading NGOs, museums (including the Imperial War Museum), as well as major libraries and research institutes.

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Relations is an interdepartmental, multi-disciplinary programme addressing key global challenges, issues and approaches to politics. This three-year undergraduate course will provide you with a sophisticated understanding of International Relations, both as a subject of academic study and as intellectual preparation for a wide range of career choices. You will develop the ability to collect and evaluate a broad range of evidence, analyse complex issues and present arguments in a clear, concise and effective manner, both orally and in writing.

Key benefits
  • King's is a leading centre for the study of international relations, conflict and conflict resolution. Your learning will be supported by world renowned international scholars, including specialists on all the major regions of the world, who work closely with governments, armed forces and NGOs around the world.
  • In Year 2 and 3 you are able to choose from a wide variety of modules, enabling you to develop your specialist interests.
  • This course draws on cross-departmental expertise and includes modules from the Department of War Studies, the Department of European & International Studies and The Dickson Poon School of Law.
  • We focus on the development of employability skills, supporting you to pursue the career of your choice, including in foreign affairs, journalism, banking, defence, humanitarian aid and risk analysis. Our graduates have gone on to work in numerous sectors including for governments around the world, NGOs, International Organisations such as the UN, the EU and NATO, for consultancy firms and for charities such as Oxfam. They pursue careers in diplomacy, political analysis, management consulting, research, journalism and much more.
  • Our location in the heart of London gives unparalleled access to government, the City of London, the media, leading NGOs, museums (including the Imperial War Museum), as well as major libraries and research institutes.

Admission Requirements

185+
7+
100+
69+
36+
96.5+

14 Jan 2026
3 Years
Sep

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
33,850 GBP

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