International Relations

About this programme

Our International Relations BA is for students who want to understand the world beyond the headlines. From colonialism to the climate crisis, from the role of diplomacy to that of revolutions, from warfare to artificial intelligence, this degree offers a rigorous and critically engaged exploration of global politics. It equips you not only to interpret the forces driving global politics today and how they emerged but also to shape debates and influence the transformations redefining our future. With its unique blend of historical and regional depth, critical analysis, and future oriented study, our International Relations BA offers one of the most comprehensive and forward looking International Relations pathways in the sector. In this course, students can take advantage of exceptional opportunities to boost their employability. You can spend one optional year working full-time in organisations such as NGOs, the private sector, or even the United Nations. You can also take an optional year abroad, to complete a placement or study at one of our partner universities, or a combination of the two. With excellent links to employers, you will apply your learning to professional settings from the very start of your degree, developing transferable skills needed for long term personal and professional growth. As you progress in your degree, you can take up opportunities to complete short-term or year-long placements, gaining deeper insights into the subject while developing professional skills and networks. Our BA International Relations opens pathways into advocacy, strategy, an