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Bachelor of International Relations

University of Birmingham

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Birmingham campus

About the program

One-year Masters examining global politics beyond a Eurocentric view, With theory and research training.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in International Relations to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in diplomacy
  • Foreign policy and security. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Programme management
  • Procurement
  • Social work
  • Research officer
  • Civil servant

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time course. Core: international relations theory
  • Diplomacy
  • Foreign policy and security
  • Social research methods and a dissertation. Options include environmental citizenship
  • Global governance and international institutions
  • Negotiating in international contexts and gender and security.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Course page entry requirement: A Level AAB
  • IB 6
  • 6
  • 5 At Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or equivalent overseas qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate or a recognised foundation programme), The grade needed for each country is shown on the course page (country selector) and the country pages.

Documents you’ll need

  • UCAS Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference.

How to apply

  1. Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
  2. arrange an academic reference. Submit the application by the relevant consideration deadline. Respond to requests for further evidence and accept an offer before making visa arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year£24,840 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£35,667 GBP

Program details

CampusBirmingham
Faculty or schoolCollege of Social Sciences
DepartmentPolitics International Relations and Development
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    61 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.