36 monthsProgramme duration
16,840 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
You'll choose a pathway to study*:
As part of this course, you’ll:
*You can apply to study the single honours degree or one of the combined awards listed below. You'll be able to apply direct to UCAS for the combined awards using the UCAS codes provided.
- BA (Hons) International Relations
- BA (Hons) International Relations with Global Development (UCAS code L258)
- BA (Hons) International Relations with Politics (UCAS code L254)
- BA (Hons) International Relations with Human Rights (UCAS code L253)
- Gain an international perspective by exploring how nations interact on the global stage.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Critically explore global issues such as security, poverty, debt and famine
- Understand how we can address the challenges faced by humanity from an international relations perspective
- Examine global inequalities, the rise of the superpower nations and what power looks like at a global level
- Understand how major developments, including the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, globalisation, changing global power relations and the emergence of new terror threats and social movements have shaped the world
- Evaluate theories of international relations and diplomacy and analyse the ideas, ideologies, policies and institutions that form the foundations of global politics
- Analyse what happens during conflict, and the challenges faced by states and world organisations trying to preserve peace and security
- Undertake a volunteering placement giving you work experience in the field
- Blend critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
*You can apply to study the single honours degree or one of the combined awards listed below. You'll be able to apply direct to UCAS for the combined awards using the UCAS codes provided.
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
You'll choose a pathway to study*:
As part of this course, you’ll:
*You can apply to study the single honours degree or one of the combined awards listed below. You'll be able to apply direct to UCAS for the combined awards using the UCAS codes provided.
- BA (Hons) International Relations
- BA (Hons) International Relations with Global Development (UCAS code L258)
- BA (Hons) International Relations with Politics (UCAS code L254)
- BA (Hons) International Relations with Human Rights (UCAS code L253)
- Gain an international perspective by exploring how nations interact on the global stage.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Critically explore global issues such as security, poverty, debt and famine
- Understand how we can address the challenges faced by humanity from an international relations perspective
- Examine global inequalities, the rise of the superpower nations and what power looks like at a global level
- Understand how major developments, including the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, globalisation, changing global power relations and the emergence of new terror threats and social movements have shaped the world
- Evaluate theories of international relations and diplomacy and analyse the ideas, ideologies, policies and institutions that form the foundations of global politics
- Analyse what happens during conflict, and the challenges faced by states and world organisations trying to preserve peace and security
- Undertake a volunteering placement giving you work experience in the field
- Blend critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
*You can apply to study the single honours degree or one of the combined awards listed below. You'll be able to apply direct to UCAS for the combined awards using the UCAS codes provided.
Admission Requirements
104+
28+
54+
4+
6+
GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points.
T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
Scottish Awards 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.
International baccalaureate 104-112 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points.
T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
Scottish Awards 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.
International baccalaureate 104-112 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
3 Years
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
16,840 GBP
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