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BA International Relations

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Politics, Philosophy and Area StudiesBA (Hons) International Relations

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AwardDegree of Bachelor of Arts

UCAS Course CodeL250

Typical OfferABB

Contextual OfferBBC

Course Length3 years

Course Start DateSeptember 2027

Course options

BA (Hons) International Relations with a Year Abroad

BA (Hons) International Relations with a Placement Year

Other Start DatesSelect a start dateSeptember 2025September 2026View Course

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UEA is ranked 14th overall for research quality in Politics and International StudiesTimes Higher Education REF 2021 Analysis

In the UK for International RelationsGuardian University Guide 2025

Of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the courseGraduate Outcome Survey 2020

Course Overview

Why BA International Relations at UEA?

Study how global power, diplomacy and international systems shape world events through expert-led teaching and real-world insight. Develop analytical, communication and practical skills to engage with international challenges and launch a global career.

Why choose UEA

Learn from experts: Study with academics shaping research and debate in global politics

Career ready: Apply theory through internships, diplomatic simulations, study abroad and career-focused modules

Develop skills: Build analytical, cross-cultural and practical skills for careers in diplomacy, journalism, NGOs and beyond

What is BA International Relations?

Explore how power, diplomacy and global systems shape the world we live in. You'll examine conflict, cooperation and the institutions governing international affairs through multiple analytical perspectives.

You'll trace how diplomatic relationships form, shift and fracture across regions and political systems, guided by academics actively shaping global debate. Real-world case studies and diplomatic simulations bring contemporary challenges into the classroom each week.

You'll benefit from a uniquely applied approach, connecting theory to practice through internships, study abroad and modules designed with your future career in mind. All while living in a top-rated, student-friendly city.

Politics and International Relations at UEA

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Optional Study abroad or Placement Year

During the spring semester of your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to study at one of UEA's partner universities worldwide. Beyond just experiencing a new culture, you'll gain invaluable insights into how different societies approach international relations. Build a global professional network, enhance your cross-cultural communication skills and develop the international outlook that employers value. Whether you're analysing Middle Eastern politics from Dubai or studying security policy in South Korea, you'll return with practical experience that sets you apart in the global job market. It's not just about studying abroad – it's about becoming a truly global professional.

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Career Pathways

With BA International Relations, you could build a career as a:

Diplomat: Represent your country abroad, negotiating agreements and contributing to international policy and diplomacy

International Development Officer: Design and manage programmes that address poverty, education and sustainable development worldwide

Political Risk Analyst: Assess global political events and advise businesses on risks affecting international markets and investments

Foreign Correspondent: Report on international events, conflicts and global politics for news organisations

Policy Analyst: Research global issues and help governments or international organisations develop effective policies

Career Support

Career Central(opens in a new window) is available to support you from day one, up to three years after graduation. You’ll receive personalised careers guidance through one‑to‑one appointments, employer events and tailored professional development workshops. Our advisors will help you explore global career pathways and create strong, competitive applications. You’ll build professional connections through internships, visiting speakers and field trips designed as networking opportunities. We’ll support you in linking your academic interests to real international career possibilities.

After the Course

You’ll graduate with strong analytical, communication and problem‑solving skills valued across international sectors. You’ll be prepared to work in diplomacy, global governance, NGOs, business, or media. Many graduates progress into specialist postgraduate study or professional training in international fields. You’ll have the confidence and capabilities to succeed in diverse global careers.

Study and Modules

Year 1Year 2Year 3

Structure

Your first year builds the foundations of your International Relations degree and introduces you to the core themes shaping global politics. You’ll explore the main theoretical approaches used to understand international systems and how these systems have changed across history. Key concepts such as sovereignty, the balance of power, globalisation, international law and security are brought to life through case studies and contemporary examples. Alongside this, you’ll begin tailoring your degree by choosing optional modules that broaden your interests, such as political communication or related fields that support your understanding of global political dynamics. By the end of the year, you’ll have a solid grounding in how international politics works and the tools to start analysing it independently.

Compulsory Modules

POWER, (DIS)ORDER & SECURITY: UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL POLITICS 1

UNDERSTANDING POLITICS TODAY: APPROACHES, ISSUES AND CASE STUDIES

GLOBALISATION, GOVERNANCE AND JUSTICE: UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL POLITICS 2

INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

WORLDBUILDING: INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT HISTORY

Optional A Modules (Credits: 20)

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT: THE INDIVIDUAL IN SOCIETY

CLASSIC READINGS IN PHILOSOPHY

INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN HISTORY AND POLITICS

PERSPECTIVES ON GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

RIGHTS & WRONGS: AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL AND POLITICAL THEORY

Important Information

Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.

Your second year develops your analytical confidence and deepens your understanding of international politics. You’ll study the major theoretical traditions—realism, liberalism, constructivism, postcolonialism, feminism, environmentalism and more—and learn how different perspectives interpret global issues. You’ll also gain essential research skills, including interviews, surveys and data analysis, which support both academic work and future careers. As your interests become clearer, you’ll have opportunities to specialise through modules focusing on themes such as global political economy, international security, gender and power, or regional politics including the Middle East or the United States. Many students also choose to study abroad this year, spending the spring semester immersed in another political system and culture.

ANALYSING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: FROM REALISM TO POSTCOLONIALISM

INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYSIS FOR POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Optional A Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)

LATIN AMERICA AND THE WORLD

GENDER AND POWER

COOPERATION AND CRISIS: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE EUROPEAN UNION

DIGITAL MEDIA AND SOCIETY

WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

Optional B Modules (Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 60)

MEDIA, GLOBALISATION AND CULTURE

POLITICAL VIOLENCE & CONFLICT: THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES

PIR SEMESTER ABROAD MODULE

ALGORITHMS & BLOCKBUSTERS: THE MAKING OF MEDIA AND CULTURAL POLICY

POWER, WEALTH AND NATIONS: GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY

POST-APARTHEID: SOUTH AFRICAN POLITICS TODAY

STATES, INSTITUTIONS AND CITIZENS

INTERNATIONAL SECURITY

THE POWER PARADOX: AUTHORITY, FREEDOM, AND CONFLICT IN MODERN SOCIETY

ENVIRONMENTAL THINKING FOR SECOND YEARS

Optional C Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)

POLITICS IN THE USA

U.S. EMPIRE

Optional D Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)

VISIONARIES: LOCAL THINKERS, GLOBAL CHANGEMAKERS

SOUTH ASIAN DEVELOPMENT

PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

AMERICA IN THE WORLD: THE HISTORY OF U.S. FOREIGN RELATIONS

#NON! FRENCH SOCIAL UNREST THROUGH MEDIA

ARTS AND HUMANITIES PLACEMENT MODULE

POLITICS, DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIETY

Optional G Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)

BEGINNERS' FRENCH I - A1 CEFR (SPRING START)

BEGINNERS' ARABIC II

BEGINNERS' FRENCH II - A2 CEFR

BEGINNERS RUSSIAN I (SPRING START)

BEGINNERS' SPANISH II - A2 CEFR

BEGINNERS' GERMAN I (SPRING START) - A1 CEFR

ADVANCED ENGLISH II - B2 CEFR

BEGINNERS' JAPANESE II

BEGINNERS' ARABIC I (SPRING START)

BEGINNERS' RUSSIAN II - A2 CEFR

INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE II

INTERMEDIATE GERMAN II - B1 CEFR

BEGINNERS' JAPANESE I (SPRING START)

INTERMEDIATE FRENCH II - B1 CEFR

INTRODUCTION TO BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE I (SPRING START)

BEGINNERS' SPANISH I - A1 CEFR (SPRING START)

INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II B1 CEFR

BEGINNERS' GERMAN II - A1.2 CEFR

In your final year, you’ll become a specialist in the areas of International Relations that interest you most. You’ll study advanced modules taught by experts whose research shapes debates in fields such as climate politics, weapons and warfare, the Indo‑Pacific, political activism and dystopian futures. Guided by an academic supervisor, you’ll undertake an independent research project that allows you to explore a topic you’re passionate about in real depth. Alongside your academic work, you’ll also develop practical experience through employability modules, internships, work placements, or career‑focused events designed to prepare you for life after graduation. By the end of the year, you’ll graduate with both specialist knowledge and real‑world skills.

DISSERTATION OR RESEARCH PROJECT IN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Optional A Modules (Min Credits: 30, Max Credits: 60)

DIGITAL POLITICS

DISTRIBUTIVE JUSTICE

POLITICS AND POPULAR CULTURE

BETTER WORLDS? UTOPIAS AND DYSTOPIAS

DATA, POLITICS AND SOCIETY

PARLIAMENTARY STUDIES

POLITICS AND FOREIGN POLICY OF THE INDO-PACIFIC

Optional B Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 30)

MULTICULTURALISM

GREENING THE WORLD: THE POLITICS OF ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE

WEAPONS OF WAR

RHETORIC: DEMOCRACY AND THE POLITICS OF PERSUASION

POLITICAL JOURNALISM

ACTIVIST CAMPAIGNING

CAPITALISM AND ITS CRITICS

Optional C Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 30)

BLACK INTERNATIONALISM

WE'RE HERE, WE'RE QUEER: GLOBAL SEXUALITIES AND CONTEMPORARY QUEER CULTURES

THE FIRST WORLD WAR: A NEW HISTORY

CAMPS IN HISTORY AND MEMORY: THE 20TH CENTURY IN DETENTIONS, MIGRATIONS, AND EXPLOITATION

GRAND STRATEGY

Optional D Modules (Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 30)

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT: A HISTORY OF AMERICAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

US INTERVENTIONISM, THE CIA AND COVERT ACTION

Teaching and Learning, and Assessment

Teaching and Learning

Teaching combines interactive lectures, small-group seminars and practical learning designed to develop your confidence and critical thinking. You’ll learn from research‑active academics who bring contemporary global issues into your classes. We support your learning through discussion‑based teaching, problem‑solving tasks and opportunities to apply theory to real cases. Our approach ensures you build analytical and professional skills throughout your degree.

In year one, you'll be introduced to core concepts through structured teaching that supports your transition to university study. Seminars help you develop discussion skills and apply theories to real political issues.

In year two, your teaching develops your analytical independence through theory-led classes and research methods training. Workshops strengthen your ability to evaluate evidence and design academic projects.

In year three, you’ll work more independently while receiving close supervision on your research project. Advanced modules use specialist teaching that connects academic research with contemporary global challenges.

Assessment

Assessment is varied to help you develop strong academic and professional skills. You’ll complete essays, policy briefs, case studies and presentations across the degree. Assessments are designed to test your analytical ability, communication skills and understanding of global issues. Support is available through feedback, academic skills workshops and supervisor guidance.

In year one, assessments introduce you to academic writing and evidence‑based arguments. Tasks help you build confidence in presenting ideas clearly.

In year two, you’ll complete more analytical assessments, including research methods tasks and thematic essays. Assignments strengthen your ability to interpret data and evaluate complex global issues.

In year three, you’ll produce an independent research project with specialist guidance. Advanced modules include applied assessments that reflect real-world professional tasks.

Entry Requirements

UKInternational

This course is open to

UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.

We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.

You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.

English and Mathematics

All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4

In place of Mathematics GCSE we can also consider Functional Skills Level 2 Mathematics

We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.

Contextual Offers

UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).

Typical UK Entry Requirements

A levels

Contextual offer: BBC

Contextual offer: DMM

Combinations of BTEC and A levels

Diploma: DD plus B at A level.

Contextual: DD plus C at A level.

Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level.

Contextual: D plus BC at A level.

BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers

Access to HE Diploma

Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway. Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3.

Contextual offer: Access to Humanities and Social Sciences Pathway. Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3.

T levels

Obtain a Merit.

Foundation Year Options:

If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics (with a Foundation Year)

Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall.

Irish Leaving Certificate

3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3

Scottish Highers

AAABB or above.

Scottish Advanced Highers

BCC or above.

A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.

Deferred Entry

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy(opens in a new window) applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.

Typical International Entry Requirements

32 points overall

We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window)

INTO UEA

If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):

IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:

Pre-sessional English at INTO UEA(opens in a new window)

Academic English at INTO UEA(opens in a new window)

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Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:

UK Students: £10,050

International Students: £24,250

We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.

Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).

Scholarships and Bursaries

We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.

Course Related Costs

Please see additional course fees(opens in a new window) for details of course-related costs.

How to Apply

Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.

UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.

Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started. (opens in a new window)

Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.

The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.

View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information:

How to apply through UCAS(opens in a new window)

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