the United Kingdom
Manchester Metropolitan University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time, Part-time | 3 - 6 years | September | GBP 9250 per year | GBP 15500 per year |
An international relations degree will help you to gain appreciation of how states, international organisations, and non-state actors interact on the global stage. This course is about using theories and models to best explain and understand power in the world, why the world is the way it is, and how we can change it. This takes place at all levels, from individuals to whole global systems, and understanding this allows us to question what we think we know, what we think matters, and how we can develop a better world. Supported by knowledgeable and passionate staff, you'll start by looking at the core critical and emancipatory theories of International Relations and their underlying methods.
You'll get a broad grounding in the key issues of today's world and the contested historical development of world politics; studying topics informed by staff research such as terrorism, security studies, human rights, cultural politics, and many others.
A wide variety of options means that you can pursue your own interests - with things becoming increasingly flexible as you progress through the course, and in your final year, you will engage more directly with current academic debates and contemporary political developments.
We place a heavy emphasis on employability and offer valuable practical skills training, including advanced analytical approaches, which many employers look for when offering placement opportunities. This, alongside the possible opportunity to study abroad - with all the experience that it brings - means that an International Relations degree opens doors to a range of interesting and rewarding career possibilities.
You can also combine international relations with another subject and broaden your outlook still further, and in your third year, you may have the opportunity to take a placement year with an employer or study abroad, broadening your horizons and boosting your employability.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POINTS
26 IB Diploma Points or 104-112 UCAS tariff points from Higher Level.
IELTS SCORE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5
There's further information for international students on our international website if you're applying with non-UK qualifications.
Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:
Senior Leader Apprenticeship: Management and Leadership PgDip + MSc MSc
Cranfield School of Management
Find out more
Master of Science in Food and Agribusiness Management MBA, MSc
Audencia Business School
Find out more
Transitional Environments Design MDes
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design (PolyU Design)
Find out more
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these courses from another institution:
There are 78 other courses listed from Manchester Metropolitan University. A selection of these are displayed below:
See other universities in Manchester
Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom
