30Nov
UndergraduateLeeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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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
- Explore how global development confronts the ethical dilemmas facing the distribution of power and resources
- Examine theories of development, poverty and economic crises and their relevance to the social and political challenges of the 21st century
- 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
- Political Economy of Development
- Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
- Dissertation in Global Development
- Rethinking Diplomacy
- Governing Globalisation
- Community Development
How to apply
31Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
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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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE