BA (Hons) International Relations
Understanding the world of international relations gives you the opportunity to step out onto the global stage.
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Features and benefits
A cutting-edge take on international relations
This course uses critical and transformative approaches to explore global politics through diverse perspectives and the historical roots of world order.
Exploring marginalised voices
We examine how colonial and imperial legacies shape today's international affairs, bringing in marginal voices to explore conflict, crisis, and political change.
Research-based leadership
Learn from researchers who are experts in areas including critical international relations, security studies, climate change, global political economy and digital politics.
Supportive team
Our team of highly skilled researchers and academic staff will provide you with essential tools for your studies, and support you in your learning.
Broaden your horizons
You'll have the opportunity to spend your third year on an industry placement or studying overseas - both great chances to build skills employers are looking for.
Skills development
We include practical skills training alongside your academic work, ensuring you're fully prepared for your future career.
Accreditations, awards and endorsements
Year 1
Core modules
Global Transformation: Insecurity and Change in the Contemporary World
Global Chronicles: the Making of the International Order
International Governance - Challenges and Conflict
Changing Nature: Perspectives from History, Philosophy and Politics
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Placements
Taught by experts
BA (Hons) International Relations is part of the School of History, Politics and Philosophy at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
104-112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
104-112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
You can apply for the full-time option of this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s):
- L251 (with foundation year)
- L250
Institution code:
- M40
There are no online application routes, please contact our course enquiries team.
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
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Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
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