27Nov
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Course summary
"Is the world entering a new period of conflict and instability? How do nations interact with one another, and with what intentions? These are the type of questions you'll be asking and answering with a BSc in International Relations from the University of Southampton. We will further your understanding of international and global politics, allowing you to explore democracy and justice in today's society. You'll examine international political systems and theories, trajectories and developments in contemporary global politics, and develop crucial skills in analytical and critical thinking, as well as highly valued independent research skills. You can also choose from a range of optional modules, for example, you can focus on the politics of the UK, the EU or the US, or study modules in criminology, economics or ethics. Our alumni have gone on to careers in national and international political institutions, think tanks and advocacy organisations, the civil service, and journalism. Choose Southampton and you'll also be joining a department ranked Top 20 in the UK for International Relations (The Guardian University Guide 2024)."
Modules
With our International Relations course you will learn about the foreign and security policies of the major players in world politics. Some of the modules you may study include Theorising International Politics; Ethics of War; and Advanced Social Data Science For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/international-relations-degree-bsc#modules
Assessment method
Modules are examined through a combination of examinations and coursework, and the specific arrangements vary according to module. Final degree classifications are based on marks from the second and third years.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L250
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDM
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DD
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B
Extended Project - A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M2
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard to the A level applicant. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Admissions Team at [email protected]
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/politics/undergraduate/courses/l250_bsc-international_relations.page
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component less than 6.0 |
English Language proficiency for international students: All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency. For more information on the University of Southampton’s English Language entry requirements, please see the English Language Proficiency webpage at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page.
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page.
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £24200 | Year 1 |
| International | £24200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please see our website for further details and updates: www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/fees-funding.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ