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International Relations

Generally, international relations introduces students to world politics and the social-historical impact of global development.
Students will often learn about the different political systems and governing policies around the world, understanding how they connect with a broad range of international issues.

When you’re searching for this programme around the world, you should keep in mind that universities structure their international relations programmes differently. You may first try searching any variation of ‘international relations’, ‘international affairs’, ‘international politics’, or ‘international studies’ to yield the most results.

Good to Know

Universities Offering Degrees within

International Relations

Campus
Institution Name
Country
Campus Style
Institution Size
Selectivity
Education Model
University of Southampton
UK, Malaysia
City Campus, City Island Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
We are a research focused institution offering single subject degrees, joint honours, integrated degrees as well as Liberal Arts and Science.
Trinity College Dublin
Ireland
Island Campus in a city
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Single or Joint honours focus (but with some flexibility in pathways, and opportunities to undertake electives in different disciplines).
Université Catholique de Lille (Law Faculty)
France
City Campus
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
University College London (UCL)
UK
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) 79,500 applications for approx 7,400 places
Really broad ranging everything from single honours degrees, to combined degrees to UCL’s take on Liberal Arts the BASC programme
UWE Bristol
UK
City Campus, Suburban Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Less Selective (>75% admitted). Certain courses are more competitive and therefore will be more selective.
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Teaching Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
University College Utrecht
Netherlands
City Island Campus - An American-style campus in the Netherlands. Highly international and housing guaranteed.
Small Institution <5000
Selective (25-50% admitted) - Annually we have about 1,200 applications for 250 places.
Liberal Arts and Science: Compose a multi-disciplinary curriculum, 230+ classes in humanities, science and social science
University of Westminster
UK
City
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (Media, Fashion, Architecture, Arts), Less Selective
Single subject focus
University of York
UK
Suburban Campus - We've got the best of both worlds - a green, parkland campus within walking-distance of one of the U
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
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Common Degree/ Major Names

BA
Peace Studies
BA/BSc
War Studies
BA/BSc
International Affairs
BA/BSc
Global Affairs
BA/BSc
World Politics
BA/BSc
Social Sciences
BA/BSc
Global Challenges
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Useful Skills

Note Taking
Analytical
Data Manipulation
Staying Motivated / Working Hard
Organisation
Teamwork
Research
Written Communication
Attention to Detail
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