Course summary
Study global issues such as poverty, debt and famine, and how we can address the challenges faced by humanity from an international relations perspective. Gain an international perspective by exploring how nations interact on the global stage. As part of this course, you’ll:
- Critically explore global issues such as security, poverty, debt and famine
- Understand how we can address the challenges faced by humanity from an international relations perspective
- Examine global inequalities, the rise of the superpower nations and what power looks like at a global level
- Understand how major developments, including the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, globalisation, changing global power relations and the emergence of new terror threats and social movements have shaped the world
- Evaluate theories of international relations and diplomacy and analyse the ideas, ideologies, policies and institutions that form the foundations of global politics
- Analyse what happens during conflict, and the challenges faced by states and world organisations trying to preserve peace and security
- Undertake a volunteering placement giving you work experience in the field
- Blend critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Engage with debates about the universality of human rights and assess the success of human rights as a mechanism for social justice
- Explore the work of human rights activists and the political strategies they employ to try and stop human rights violations
- Pathways available, with the option to change direction after Year 1
- Fantastic placement opportunities
- Guest lectures, including annual festival of Politics and International Relations
- Volunteering opportunities
- 91.7% of BA (Hons) International Relations (with pathways) graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Politics, Ethics & Justice
- International Actors & Institutions
- World Politics
- Introduction to Political Economy
- Understanding International Relations
- Active Citizenship
- Understanding Security
- Global Inequalities
- Environment & World Politics
- International Human Rights
- Debates in Human Rights
- Dissertation in Human Rights
- Rethinking Diplomacy
- Governing Globalisation
- The Politics of Human Rights
How to apply
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
Student Outcomes
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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 |
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
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE
Clearing contact details
Admissions Enquiries
0113 812 3113
Additional information
0900 hrs - 1700 hrs Monday to Friday