BA (Hons) Global Politics and International Relations at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our BA Global Politics and International Relations provides you with a strong foundation in international politics and an in-depth understanding of pressing global challenges of our time. You will explore contending approaches to international relations as well as evolving regional and global political dynamics. You will also develop essential verbal and analytical skills to help significantly expand your career options.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course focuses your attention on political changes that are sweeping the globe, transforming politics across countries and regions as well as relations between states in the international system. You will receive a grounding in the key concepts and theories that inform the study of global politics and international relations. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include Foundations of Social and Political Science, Introduction to Global Politics, Transformations in Modern Politics: Democracy, Conflict and Globalisation.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue career paths in academia via further study and research (a master’s or PhD), or roles in: local and national government, such as a civil service fast-streamer, the diplomatic service, such as an operational officer, international organisations, the voluntary sector in NGOs such as Oxfam, media and journalism, the private sector in corporations, banks, or research and consultancy.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. Alternative entry routes: Three years full-time or four years part-time: Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in humanities or social science units. Students achieving more than 50% in modules taken as part of Birkbeck’s Certificate of Higher Education in Politics and International Studies are normally given entry to the degree, and the modules taken can be credited to the degree. Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code L291 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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