UndergraduateUCAS L200

BSc (Hons) International Relations

Study the complexities of global politics, diplomacy, and security. With guest lectures from diplomats and access to Model United Nations, students develop expertise in international affairs.

3 Years Full-time

Full Time

Start: September 2026

Faculty

Faculty of Social Sciences & Law

Programme Structure

Year 1

IR1001Core20 credits

Introduction to International Relations

IR1002Core20 credits

World History since 1945

IR1003Core20 credits

Political Ideologies

IR1004Core20 credits

Introduction to Political Theory

IR1005Core20 credits

Research Methods

IR1006Core20 credits

Comparative Politics

Year 2

IR2001Core20 credits

International Security

IR2002Core20 credits

Global Political Economy

IR2003Core20 credits

Foreign Policy Analysis

IR2004Optional20 credits

International Organisations

IR2005Optional20 credits

Regional Politics

IR2006Optional20 credits

Conflict and Peace Studies

Year 3

IR3001Core40 credits

Dissertation

IR3002Core20 credits

Global Governance

IR3003Optional20 credits

Human Rights and Global Justice

IR3004Optional20 credits

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

IR3005Optional20 credits

Diplomacy

Entry Requirements

A-Levels: ABB

BTEC: DDM

IB: 32 points

GCSE: Grade 4/C in English and Mathematics

IELTS: 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each component

Career Prospects

Diplomat

Policy Analyst

Intelligence Analyst

NGO Manager

Journalist

Accreditations

Political Studies Association