BA (Hons) International Relations at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Explore the global issues shaping our world. Discover how nations interact through politics, conflict, diplomacy, and cooperation to tackle global challenges. Why do conflicts happen?

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Politics, Ethics & Justice, International Actors & Institutions, World Politics, Introduction to Political Economy, Understanding International Relations. Year 2 core modules: Active Citizenship (all pathways), Global Inequalities (all pathways), Environment & World Politics (International Relations pathway), Understanding Security (International Relations / Politics pathway), International Human Rights (Human Rights pathway), Slavery & Unfree Labour (Human Rights pathway), Decolonising Politics (Politics pathway), Environment & World Politics. Year 2 options include Britain in the World, International Human Rights, Decolonising Politics, Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution, Political Economy of Development, State & Power. Year 3 core modules: Dissertation (all pathways), Governing Globalisation (all pathways), Rethinking Diplomacy (all pathways), Resist! Confronting State Harm (Human Rights pathway), Policy Making, Or, Making Sense of British Politics. Year 3 options include Migration & Displacement, Resist! Confronting State Harm, Advanced Surveillance, International Peacekeeping, Making Sense of British Politics, Public Policy (International Relations pathway).

Career pathways

Do you have ambitions of working in diplomacy, influencing public policy, supporting humanitarian organisations, or helping to shape global conversations? This course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to pursue opportunities across the UK and around the world. Roles include Diplomat, Government adviser, Journalist, International charity worker, Management consultant, Public affairs executive.

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Entry requirements

104-112 points required UCAS Tariff Points: 104-112 points required. (Minimum 64-72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 104-112 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+International+Relations&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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