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**Why choose this course**
International Relations is about competition for power in the international political system, and the possibilities for co-operation to address shared global challenges.
Our BSc (Hons) International Relations course focuses on the ways that international politics is organised. Our course will introduce you to global questions of strategy and great power conflict, international organisations, diplomacy and foreign policy-making.
Along the way you’ll be able to address the social and political issues behind the biggest debates in contem...
**Why choose this course**<br/>International Relations is about competition for power in the international political system, and the possibilities for co-operation to address shared global challenges.<br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) International Relations course focuses on the ways that international politics is organised. Our course will introduce you to global questions of strategy and great power conflict, international organisations, diplomacy and foreign policy-making.<br/><br/>Along the way you’ll be able to address the social and political issues behind the biggest debates in contemporary international affairs.<br/><br/>The Department of Politics is ranked 9th in the UK in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, and 11th in the Complete University Guide 2023.<br/><br/>Our award-winning Professional Training placements prepare students for roles in industry.<br/><br/>We were shortlisted for University of the Year in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023.<br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>On our BSc (Hons) International Relations, you’ll receive a full grounding in the discipline as a whole. You’ll examine questions of global significance, develop a understanding of the theoretical perspectives on international politics, and explore national, regional and transnational trends through a wide range of historic and contemporary case studies.<br/><br/>You will have the opportunity to develop and apply primary research skills on a topic of your choice if you choose to write a dissertation in your final year.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Stag Hill
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L290
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B,B A,B,B,B,B Overall: AABBB-ABBBB GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C Access to HE DiplomaOverall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit - 27 credits at Distinction and 18 at Merit. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme33 32 Overall: 33-32 GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent). Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B B,B,B Overall: ABB-BBB GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C Maths: Scottish National 5 - C Extended ProjectA Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Overall: Pass overall with ABB-BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. A levelA,B,B B,B,B Overall: ABB-BBB Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking. |
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