BA (Hons) International Relations at Loughborough University

Explore global political, economic and social challenges on an international relations course with fantastic graduate prospects. Our International Relations degree will provide you with the knowledge to understand responses to international political, economic and social challenges that have occurred since the middle of the twentieth century. Enrolling on our International Relations degree will give you the opportunity to study politics in regional and global contexts, examine challenges to foreign policy decision making and consider problems of security, conflict, war, terrorism, international development and the international politics of dynamic regions.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Humanities  |  Department: International Relations, Politics and History  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Allows students to development their academic skills for successful study in Politics, International Relations, Philosophy and/or History. Year 1 compulsory modules: Academic Foundations in International Relations, Politics and History, The Contemporary World Arena, The Global Cold War, International Political Theory, Politics and Government.

Career pathways

This course will provide you with key skills sought after by employers worldwide, preparing you for a rewarding future in your desired field, whatever this may be. Our students gain a multitude of transferable skills through studying International Relations, such as critical reasoning and analysis, the ability to plan and research work, lead and participate in discussion and debate, and work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

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