University of Leeds has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
You can study international relations at Leeds with one of 10 languages. On this four-year course, you’ll examine the issues facing international society today and the challenges facing some of the most important players in international relations. Optional topics range from ongoing debates and conflicts within international relations and security, decolonial approaches, social movements across cultures, and translation and interpreting. You’ll also study the society and culture of the countries where your chosen language is spoken. Your intensive language modules will prepare you for your year abroad, where you’ll further enhance your linguistic skills and enrich your knowledge of how your host country interacts with other countries and regional or global institutions. You’ll be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with international relations or with your chosen language. The international outlook and knowledge you develop alongside advanced language skills will allow you to consider career options in a range of fields when you graduate. Choose one of the following languages: We offer the following languages at two entry levels: beginners or with prior experience (e.g. A-level or equivalent).
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Spanish
How to apply
29Jan
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
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant degree course.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - ABB
T Level
For all accepted qualifications, visit http://courses.leeds.ac.uk
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no component less than 6.5 |
International students who do not meet the English language requirements for this programme can apply for to study our pre-sessional English course with a progression route to the degree programme.
See alternative English Language qualifications we accept
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/projectleeds/info/123100/admissions/143/entry_requirements
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
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
For further information please see http://www.leeds.ac.uk/undergraduatefees
Provider information
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT