International Relations BA (Hons)

UCAS code: L240 | Full-time | 3 years

Entry requirements

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UK/Ireland fees:

£9,250 per year

International fees:

£22,400 per year

Starts on:

23 September 2024

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About this course

Studying International Relations brings a focus on power, authority, citizenship, conflict and cooperation in the world around us, it is an opportunity to engage with politics on an international scale and to think deeply about the changing world.

Introduction

Current international trends are interpreted in a historical perspective yet with a view to future directions and likely developments. Politics affects all our lives and with a deeper understanding you can join in conversations that address key issues.

You will have the opportunity to learn from internationally recognised scholars and to hear about their cutting edge research examining a wide range of aspects of international relations. You will explore political ideas, systems and processes, learn to question and to challenge, how to collect data, develop knowledge, construct arguments and communicate your findings in different ways.

What you'll learn

Key features of international relations and politics
Ability to investigate and analyse questions of international concern
Critical evaluation of political events, ideas and institutions using a variety of methodologies and approaches
Principles of academic writing and speaking
Opportunity to undertake a work placement
Application of the academic study of politics to questions of public concern and the ability to communicate with both specialist and non-specialist audiences

Entry requirements

Home entry requirements

If you've received your results, you can apply now. You’ll usually need to have achieved BBC or above at A level or meet our requirements for other accepted qualifications. Higher entry criteria may apply for a small number of courses.

If you live in a postcode area where you’re less likely to go to university, or if you’ve spent any time in social care, we’ll take this into account when considering your application. We may be able to make you a reduced offer for the course you want to study.

International entry requirements

International Baccalaureate

26 points overall with no score less than 4, including 5 in SL English or 4 in HL English plus 5 in SL Maths/Maths Studies or 4 in HL Maths/Maths Studies

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

443 from 2 electives plus one core subject (excluding Citizenship and Social Development ) and a minimum grade 4 in core Mathematics. Grade 4 (with no component less than 4) in HKDSE English Language

India Standard XII

Overall average of 70% from four core subjects, a minimum of 75% in English dependent on exam board (not including Hindi, Regional Language, Environmental Education and PE) and a minimum of 50% for Standard X Maths.

Course options

Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.

Global opportunities

Choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.
Language study

Combine this course, take language modules or short courses.
Combine this subject

Study International Relations as a joint (50/50) or major/ minor (75/25) subject.
Study as part of XJTLU 2+2

This course is available to study as part of the XJTLU 2+2 programme.

Fees and funding

Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.

Tuition fees

UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)
Full-time place, per year	£9,250
Year in industry fee	£1,850
Year abroad fee	£1,385

International fees
Full-time place, per year	£22,400
Year abroad fee	£11,200

Fees are correct for the academic year 2024/25. Please note that the Year Abroad fee also applies to the Year in China.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Learn more about paying for your studies.

Additional costs

We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.

Find out more about the additional study costs that may apply to this course.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to provide tuition fee discounts and help with living expenses while at university.

Check out our Liverpool Bursary, worth up to £2,000 per year for eligible UK students. Or for international students, our Undergraduate Global Advancement Scholarship offers a tuition fee discount of up to £5,000 for eligible international students starting an undergraduate degree from September 2024.

Discover our full range of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries

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Last updated 27 June 2024 / Programme terms and conditions