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BA (Hons) International Relations

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course will give you the skills needed for a role on the global stage of international relations and politics, and your choice, of course, specialisms will help tailor your expertise to the career you want to pursue.

You could work in the civil service, in consultancy, for voluntary or community groups, or in the media. You will also be well placed to further your studies by selecting from our range of postgraduate study opportunities, which includes our master's courses in Peace & Development, International Relations, International Human Rights Practice, and International Political Economy.

Diplomat

Government Advisor

Journalist

International Charity Worker

We are committed to ensuring that the opportunity to experience an education here at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us to study for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.

Bursaries are usually awarded depending on household income, whilst scholarships are available for a number of areas and are based on sporting or academic excellence.

Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application, or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!

Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:

Getting ready to apply for jobs

Working on your CV

Preparing for an interview

Applying for graduate vacancies or placements

Connecting with employers and organizations

General Eligibility

UCAS Tariff Points 112 points required.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Politics, Ethics & Justice

  • International Actors & Institutions

  • Introduction to World Politics

  • Introduction to Political Economy

  • Understanding International Relations

2 Year 2

All pathways:

  • Active Citizenship

  • Understanding Security

  • Global Inequalities

  • Environment & World Politics

  • Global Development pathway:

  • Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution

  • Political Economy of Development

  • Human Rights pathway

  • International Human Rights

  • Debates in Human Rights

Politics pathway:

  • The UK & the EU

  • The Modern State

Option modules may include

International Relations pathway:

  • Introduction to Marx

  • The UK & the EU

  • Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution

  • Theories of Peace & Security

  • International Human Rights

  • Political Economy of Development

  • Debates in Human Rights

  • The Modern State

3 Year 3

All pathways:

  • Dissertation

  • Rethinking Diplomacy

  • Governing Globalisation

  • Global Development pathway:

  • Community Development

  • Human Rights pathway

  • The Politics of Human Rights

Politics pathway:

  • Policy Making

  • Option modules may include

All pathways:

  • Advanced Surveillance

  • International Peacekeeping

  • British Politics

  • Decolonising Politics

  • International Relations pathway:

  • The Politics of Human Rights

  • Non-Violent Resistance

  • International Political Economy

  • Policy Making

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Additional Information

This course is available: 6 years (part-time)

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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