International Relations

Explore international relations & global connectedness whilst gaining practical experience through optional placement or study abroad opportunities. The BA International Relations is a three-year degree, or four years with an optional placement or study abroad year. You’ll examine how states, organisations, and individuals interact on the global stage - exploring conflict, security, globalisation, political economy, and regional politics.

Through a blend of theory and innovative teaching, you’ll develop the analytical skills to understand today’s most pressing international challenges. The BA International Relations gives you the insight and tools to understand global politics and the forces that shape international relations. You’ll study conflict, security, diplomacy, globalisation, political economy, and regional politics - examining how states, NGOs, and international organisations respond to urgent global challenges such as climate change, human rights, and international cooperation.

Learn from academics in a department where research informs global policy debate at the highest levels. Engage with real-world case studies and cutting-edge research to gain practical insight into how international challenges are addressed. Develop analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex global trends - expertise valued by employers in diplomacy, government, NGOs, and international organisations.