International Relations, BA

SOAS University of London, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA	Full-time	3 years	find out	GBP 20350 per year	GBP 9250 per year

About International Relations, BA - at SOAS University of London

BA International Relations taught by our expert research-active academics is an excellent grounding in the complex cultural issues of global politics.

Exploring the political issues of Africa, Asia and the Middle East on a level no other university can, students learn about mainstream approaches to the study of world politics, as well as critiques.

You will develop a historicised appreciation for how, where and why Western-centric lenses of international relations were formed, how relevant they are to the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and what alternative approaches have emerged from these regions.

The programme is genuinely interdisciplinary in nature. It draws on approaches from political science, global history, political economy and sociology to give students an in-depth understanding of international relations and foreign policy across a variety of thematic areas and to develop expertise in regional politics

Our graduates work in a wide variety of fields, including politics, the civil service, the charity sector, media, business, consulting, law and activism. Many also go on to successfully pursue a postgraduate degree in the UK and around the world.

See Department of Politics and International Studies

Why study BA International Relations at SOAS

we're ranked 5th in the UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings 2022)
as well as 3rd globally for academic reputation (QS World University Rankings 2022)
study key issues in world politics today, including questions of war, empire, environmental politics, gender, international institutions, and the global political economy.
learn the discipline of International Relations and how to question its boundaries and assumptions.
study International Relations from the perspectives beyond the Anglo-American canon, through a focus on the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
students can choose to study a language in second and third years

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Entry requirements

A Levels: AAB

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at SOAS University of London

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At SOAS we wish to support all students to fulfil their potential. That’s why we offer a range of scholarships, bursaries, and awards to support undergraduate students through their studies.

You can find more information on our scholarships, and how to apply on the SOAS website.