30Jun
UndergraduateCourse 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. You'll choose a pathway to study:
- BA (Hons) International Relations
- BA (Hons) International Relations with Global Development
- BA (Hons) International Relations with Politics
- BA (Hons) International Relations with Human Rights
- 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
- 94% of BA (Hons) International Relations (pathway) students were satisfied with their course*
- 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
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Politics, Ethics & Justice
- International Actors & Institutions
- Introduction to World Politics
- Introduction to Political Economy
- Understanding International Relations
- Active Citizenship
- Understanding Security
- Global Inequalities
- Environment & World Politics
- Dissertation in International Relations
- Rethinking Diplomacy
- Governing Globalisation
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- L27
- Campus name:
- City CampusC
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Unistats information
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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 |
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