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UndergraduateCourse summary
Course Overview Are you interested in learning how the big issues in international affairs shape our world? Our BA (Hons) International Relations Foundation Entry equips you with analytical skills and real-world knowledge that prepare you for a career in international relations. Why study with us
- Our core IR team includes international renowned experts in a variety of fields with real world experience in intelligence and security.
- You’ll gain invaluable skills through taking part in the model United Nations conference as part of your second year.
- You can shape your degree to your own passion through one of our eleven different pathways: British Politics, World History, Asia Pacific, Philosophy, Russian, Chinese, French, German, Korean, Spanish or Japanese
- The course is ideal for anyone who aspires to work in one of the fields of international relations, learning both the theories and skills required. The Foundation Entry is especially suitable for those who are returning to education after a spell elsewhere or who may come from a non-traditional education route.
- You’ll consider traditional and non-traditional approaches to security, including intelligence analysis, international political economy and the climate crisis, structures of international organisations and much more.
- The pathways, available after completion of the foundation year, allow you to specialise in a particular area or skill that is relevant to International Relations.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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
- Course code:
- L261
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
GCSEs: 5 at C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
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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 |
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Provider information
University of Central Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE