Overview
If you are weighing up International Relations BA, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in International Relations places heavy weight on written English, which is why the language bar sits high. We currently work with 26 universities on this course across 21 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.5
Careers opportunities
A popular degree with no single career attached, which means the destinations depend on what you add: a language, a region, an internship, an analytical skill. Government, research and international organisations are the main markets.
Roles graduates go into
- Policy adviser or analyst
- Political risk analyst
- Programme officer
- Researcher in a think tank
- Communications and public affairs officer
- Diplomatic or civil service officer, via competition
Where they work
- Government departments and agencies
- International organisations and NGOs
- Think tanks and research institutes
- Political risk and consultancy firms
- Media and communications
After the course
The civil service fast stream or an equivalent competition, and a master's for research and analytical posts.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000