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Bachelor of International Relations and Military History

Aberystwyth University

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

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Military History at Aberystwyth University (International Politics), studied full-time on campus in Aberystwyth over 3 years.

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

  • Explain key principles of International Relations and Military History. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
  • assess evidence
  • and communicate project or study findings.

Career outcomes

  • the development sector
  • local and national politics
  • the Civil Service
  • Government research
  • social research
  • the third sector such as NGOs
  • international organisations
  • journalism

Curriculum

  • 3-year full-time programme built mainly from 20-credit modules. Core and compulsory modules include Exploring the International 1: Central Concepts and Core Skills
  • The Making of the Modern World: War Peace and Revolution since 1789
  • Warfare after Waterloo: Military History 1815-1918
  • Dissertation. Includes Dissertation (40 credits).

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

Upper secondary qualification such as A Levels, IB, or country-specific equivalent; applicants with lower results may take the International Foundation route; some courses have subject requirements

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

  1. 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

CampusPenglais Campus
Faculty or schoolDepartment of International Politics
DepartmentDepartment of International Politics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteGlobal 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

    61 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.