Course summary
Overview Immerse yourself in global history, politics, language and culture. Understand the forces shaping how nations interact. Discover the role international relations plays in tackling the big issues facing society and the planet. On this BA (Hons) International Relations and Languages degree, you’ll explore topics such as global migration, terrorism, climate change, the rise and fall of major powers, and global protest movements – and learn the skills needed to help enact change, shape opinions, and tackle inequality. You’ll study a foreign language and spend a year abroad in a country and culture where your chosen language is spoken – and set yourself up for careers in international diplomacy, business, journalism, research and translation. Course highlights
- Learn from staff at our Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR), whose research impacts government policy
- Use our professional-grade conference interpreting suite and language labs
- Immerse yourself in the cultures of the country where your chosen language is spoken – in the classroom and on your work or study placement abroad in year 3
- Attend events and talks led by people working in NGOs, local, national and international government, and journalism
- Have the opportunity to take part in a Model United Nations as part of your course
- Go on field trips to locations such as the Houses of Parliament
- Create policy briefing papers offering recommendations to practitioners on major recent international issues, such as the Ukraine Crisis, the 'MeToo' movement, the rise of terrorist organisations and the Arab Revolutions, as part of a simulated ‘academic conference’
- local and central government
- embassies
- non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
- security services
- international organisations, like the United Nations (UN)
- international charities like Amnesty International or the Red Cross
- policy research and think tanks
- media and international business consultancy
- political risk analysis
- public relations
- voluntary organisations
- management
- banking and financial services
- tourism
- bilingual consultant
- multilingual project coordinator
- translator
- political researcher, Houses of Parliament
- civil servant, the Cabinet Office
- senior policy advisor, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- communications officer, House of Commons
- local government administrator, Government of Jersey
- public affairs consultant
- social researcher
- information officer
- conference producer
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- French
- German
- Mandarin
- Spanish
Modules
Year 1 Core modules:
- Critical Thinking and Professional Identity
- Key Themes in International Relations
- Political Thought
- French Grade 1&2 - General Language
- French Grade 1&2 - Language in Use
- German Grade 1&2 - General Language
- German Grade 1&2 - Language in Use
- Language Project (French)
- Language Project (German)
- Language Project (Spanish)
- Mandarin Grade 1&2 - General Language
- Mandarin Grade 1&2 - Language in Use
- Spanish Grade 1&2 - General Language
- Spanish Grade 1&2 - Language in Use
- French General Language Grade 3
- German General Language Grade 3
- Spanish General Language Grade 3
- Bending the Truth a Little? Researching Politics and International Relations
- International Thought
- A History of Us Foreign Policy: From the Great War to 9/11
- Analysing Foreign Policy
- Development and Democracy in Latin America
- East Asian States and Societies
- Empire and Its Afterlives in Britain, Europe, and Africa
- Engaged Citizenship in Humanities and Social Sciences
- French General Language Grade 3 & 4 (Part 1)
- French General Language Grade 3 & 4 (Part 2)
- French General Language Grade 4
- German General Language Grade 3 & 4 (Part 1)
- German General Language Grade 3 & 4 (Part 2)
- German General Language Grade 4
- Global Security
- Intercultural Perspectives On Communication
- Introduction to Translation
- Language for Professional Communication (French)
- Language for Professional Communication (German)
- Language for Professional Communication (Spanish)
- Mandarin General Language Grade 3 & 4 (Part 1)
- Mandarin General Language Grade 3 & 4 (Part 2)
- Marketing & Communication
- Modernity and Globalisation
- Nationalism and Migration: Chaos, Crisis and the Everyday
- News, Discourse, and Media
- Principles of Economic Crime Investigation
- Professional Experience
- Puritans to Postmodernists: American Literature
- Russia, Central Europe and the World
- Spanish General Language Grade 3 & 4 (Part 1)
- Spanish General Language Grade 3 & 4 (Part 2)
- Spanish General Language Grade 4
- The Geopolitics and Geo-Economics of Africa
- Transitional Justice & Human Rights
- Wildlife Crime: Threats and Response
- Working With Languages Today
- Security Challenges in the Twenty-First Century
- Translation Theory & Practice
- Decolonial Politics and Theory in International Relations
- France in the World: Global Actor Or Global Maverick?
- French General Language Grade 6
- German General Language Grade 6
- Global Capitalism: Past, Present and Future
- Independent Project (International Relations)
- International Security in the Asia-Pacific
- Interpreting 1
- Interpreting 2
- Mandarin General Language Grade 6
- NGOs and Social Movements
- Professional Development: Recruiters and Candidates
- Professional Experience L6
- Race, Rights & Development: Global Perspectives On Inequality & Social Justice
- Religion and Politics in Global Perspective
- Research Project
- Spanish General Language Grade 6
- The European Union: a Global Power in the Making?
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through:
- written exams
- practical exams
- coursework: essays, reports, case studies or book reviews
- projects
- oral presentations
- simulations, podcasts and creative videos
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
- Course code:
- LR29
- Institution code:
- P80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - BBC - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM - MMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H4, H4, H4, H4 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
CLEARING INFORMATION – Our entry requirements may be different during Clearing, so please contact us on 023 9284 8000 to discuss your options.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
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 |
International | £17200 | 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
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
Clearing contact details
Contact us about ClearingUniversity Admissions Centre - Clearing
023 9284 8000
Additional information
Clearing Hotline opening hours: Thursday 15th August - 08:00 - 20:00 Friday 16th August - 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday 17th August - 10:00 - 14:00 Sunday 18th August - Closed Monday 19th onwards - 09:00 - 17:00 (09:00 - 16:00 on Fridays)