International Relations BSc (Hons) – 2020 entry

International relations is about the distribution of power in the international political system. Our innovative BSc International Relations course focuses on the ways that the international political system is organised. It introduces elements of conflict and peacebuilding, discussions around globalisation, international cooperation and foreign policymaking.

This course has a truly international outlook, and will introduce you to a variety of social and political issues behind the biggest current debates in international affairs.

A Professional Training placement provides you with the opportunity to develop your professional, academic and personal potential, equipping you to be adaptable, resilient, globally minded, confident, entrepreneurial and digitally savvy in the workplace. These qualities are widely recognised by employers and many of our students are offered employment on graduation by their placement provider.

The Professional Training placement year gives our students an insight into their subject and career potential, and early access to professional experience. It can be invaluable in developing work-based skills and helping them secure a graduate career.
Recent graduates from the Department of Politics have secured roles such as:

Outreach Manager, Houses of Commons
Funding Manager, Latsis Organisation
Researcher, Department for exiting the European Union
Press Officer, Peoples Vote UK
Graduate Intern, Deutche Bank
Commercial Real Estate Manager, Wells Fargo
Market Research Manager, GfK
Business Development Executive, Screenpages Ltd
Researcher, Westminster Forum Projects
Graduate Intern, Ipsos MORI
Corporate Finance Advisor, Department for Transport
Bid Analyst, Serco Ltd.
In addition, many of our graduates have gone on to study for masters degrees in a range of programmes and countries. We are also proud of our record of alumni who have continued education up to doctoral level and become academic scholars in their own right.

Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent).