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Bachelor of International Relations

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

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

Program highlights

Internship available: no
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

SQA Highers AAAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred)
A levels from A*A*A* to AAA
IB from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£31,100 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£41,927 GBP

Program details

Campus	Central Area
Faculty or school	School of Social and Political Science
Department	Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	480
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left

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Frequently asked questions

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