
International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)
Why study International Relations and Politics at Liverpool John Moores University?
• We placed 5th nationally for International Relations and Politics in the ‘teaching on my course’ theme in the 2025 National Student Survey - out of 88 universities
- 100% of students on this course said teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025)
• Develop your own political voices and choose how to actively engage with world affairs
• The option to do a year-long work placement in an internati...
<strong>Why study International Relations and Politics at Liverpool John Moores University?</strong><br/>• We placed 5th nationally for International Relations and Politics in the ‘teaching on my course’ theme in the 2025 National Student Survey - out of 88 universities<br/><br/><br/><br/>- 100% of students on this course said teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025)<br/><br/><br/>• Develop your own political voices and choose how to actively engage with world affairs<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The option to do a year-long work placement in an international-related organisation<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Participate in field trips to visit and understand the complex workings of institutions and think tanks<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Join a highly motivated and research active academic community<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Attend the Perspectives in IR research seminar series<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>About your course</strong><br/>This innovative degree will provide a grounding in international relations theory while examining in-depth issues of enduring international significance. By examining the challenges the world faces today, we will encourage you to develop your own opinions and actively engage in politics.<br/><br/>The degree takes an expanded definition of International Relations and covers a range of subjects from economics, politics, law and culture to examining the actions of international organisations, nation-states and non-state actors. It provides you with an essential grounding in international relations theory and a range of specialist modules, which examine in-depth issues of enduring international significance, such as conflict, state-building, and the role of multilateral organisations.<br/><br/>To develop your knowledge and interest in the varying topics and roles that people do, we will hold and attend regular events and workshops with practitioners and experts.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Mount Pleasant Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A006
Institution Code
L51
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Scottish Higher
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/Numeracy. GCSE Equivalences accepted: Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/Eng
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points.
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points.
A level
B,B,C
Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20
T Level
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. You need to obtain the required UCAS points.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |