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International Relations degrees in the UK

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Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

University of Kent United Kingdom

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Public Relations UG:Diploma

International Career Institute United Kingdom

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International Relations and Politics BA

University of Sheffield United Kingdom

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BA International Relations BA, UG:Bachelor

Regent's University London United Kingdom

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International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)

Northumbria University Newcastle United Kingdom

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International Relations L250 BA

University of Birmingham United Kingdom

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International Relations BA

University of East Anglia (UEA) United Kingdom

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Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

University of Strathclyde United Kingdom

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French and International Relations BA

Queen's University Belfast United Kingdom

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Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

York St John University United Kingdom

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International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) United Kingdom

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International Relations BA (Hons)

Coventry University United Kingdom

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Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

University of Chichester United Kingdom

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International Relations BA (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University United Kingdom

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All Bachelors Degrees in International Relations

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Study a International Relations degree in the UK in 2025

International relations is the study of how countries interact with each other. It is a combination of politics, history, sociology, law, economics and geography, and how all of these components come together in the context of international cooperation.

You will develop your understanding of how states work together for the better of society, trying not to repeat historical mistakes, and provide future developments.

Modules you study might include global history, war and peace, international conflict, modern politics, and international security. Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These could include lectures and seminars, as well as group projects. You may also be given the opportunity to take part in a work placement.

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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