Bachelor of International Relations
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 3 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: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): 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
- Typical offer per the course page: UCAS Tariff 120 - 96 A Levels BBB-CCC GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM: International Baccalaureate: 30-26 European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (Computer Science BSc and Business courses) / 6.5 (other courses) with minimum 5.5 per component
- TOEFL iBT 88 / 93 (tests before 20 Jan 2026
- PTE Academic 4.0 / 4.5 on the new scale after)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (59 each component)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Qualification Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply through UCAS or the university direct application route where eligible and upload supporting documents. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,400 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of International Politics |
| Department | Department of International Politics |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,000 GBP tuition reduction for humanities Bachelor study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Scholarships
Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,000 GBP tuition reduction for humanities Bachelor study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £20,400 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (Computer Science BSc and Business courses) / 6.5 (other courses) with minimum 5.5 per component, TOEFL iBT 88 / 93 (tests before 20 Jan 2026, PTE Academic 4.0 / 4.5 on the new scale after), Cambridge PTE Academic 59 (59 each component).
Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,000 GBP tuition reduction for humanities Bachelor study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded.