International Relations Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - International Relations Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Our International Relations degree will provide you with the knowledge to understand responses to international political, economic and social challenges that have occurred since the middle of the twentieth century.
Enrolling on our International Relations degree will give you the opportunity to study politics in regional and global contexts, examine challenges to foreign policy decision making and consider problems of security, conflict, war, terrorism, international development and the international politics of dynamic regions.
Our Internationa...
Our International Relations degree will provide you with the knowledge to understand responses to international political, economic and social challenges that have occurred since the middle of the twentieth century.
Enrolling on our International Relations degree will give you the opportunity to study politics in regional and global contexts, examine challenges to foreign policy decision making and consider problems of security, conflict, war, terrorism, international development and the international politics of dynamic regions.
Our International Relations degree will develop your understanding of conflicts between states and their ability, or inability, to cooperate. If you are interested in going beyond the headlines on international affairs, this is the course for you.
The BA (Hons) International Relations degree blends concepts with case studies to equip you with specific methods of analysis in international relations — the kind of analytical skills that employers value.
By studying International Relations at Loughborough you will:
* Study the subjects that interest you. Our teaching offers a wide range of topics, styles of delivery and forms of assessment, meaning you can tailor the course to best fit your personal and academic development.
* Join a highly ranked university and department. We receive consistently high rankings in university guides.
* Gain transferable skills valued by employers. All our students gain important transferable skills such as critical thinking, communication skills, analysis, research, independent and group work, which will help you secure employment after graduation.
* Be taught by world-leading experts. Our lecturers are internationally recognised experts in their fields of research and teaching. You will often be learning at the cutting edge of ongoing research.
* Be supported to fulfil your potential. We recognise that our students have different backgrounds and different learning styles and we support everyone to fulfil their potential. This includes through our Personal Academic Tutor system and extensive and tailored support provided by Loughborough University.
* Become part of a supportive and inclusive community. Based in the newly refurbished Morag Bell building, our students have work and hang-out spaces down the corridor from our lecturers whose doors you can knock on for help and support.
* Attend exciting events organised by our staff and students. These have included a Q&A with local MPs, roundtable discussions on US politics, lectures from visiting scholars, student quizzes in competition with other departments, and a School of Social Sciences and Humanities Ball.
* Have the opportunity to undertake a placement, year abroad, year in enterprise or combination. All our students have this option, and you will then additionally be eligible for a Diploma in International Studies. You can decide to add this in your first or second year of study if you’re unsure when applying.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-27
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A18-C78
Institution Code
L79
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
ABB
T Level
T Level in Management and Administration is considered. Distinction overall with B in core component. Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits overall including 45 at Level 3. Please obtain: 24 Level 3 Credits at Distinction, rest at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language Grade 4/C
Scottish Advanced Higher
AB plus Highers at majority A/B grades
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus one A level at Grade B Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Extended Project
We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 (6,5,5 HL)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades BB Preferred BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT, Sport. Other BTEC subjects may be considered when offered in combination with one A level from the following list: Biology, Business, Classical Civilisation, Chemistry, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, History, Languages, Law, Maths/Further Maths, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels as long as individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £23,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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