BA (Hons) International Relations at University of Buckingham

Programme overview

Explore global politics with our BA in International Relations. Study security, world economy, conflict, cooperation and global order. The BA in International Relations provides a rigorous, wide-ranging education into the political structure of the world, and of a range of key countries and regions. Our degree focuses on how global order can be achieved even in the absence of world government. You will be taught about security, the world economy, globalisation, and the conflictual and cooperative engagement between states.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026, January 2027 | Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Graduates in International Relations are valued for their breadth of knowledge, critical thinking skills, writing and presentation abilities, and their capacity to work with others in groups. Our degree will equip you for high quality, graduate-level employment, as well as postgraduate study at Buckingham and other highly ranked universities. Buckingham itself is home to three important research centres, the Centre for United Nations Studies, the International Institute for the Study of Cuba, and the Buckingham University Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (BUCSIS).

Career pathways

Our International Relations degree equips graduates with a range of skills: analysis; report-writing; group working; a deep understanding of power relations, both domestic and international.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The typical A-Level requirements for this course are BBB-BBC, IB:30-32 or equivalent UCAS Tariff points. Applicants must also have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C / Grade 4, or above (or equivalent). Applications to Buckingham are individually considered by the Admissions Tutor and other factors may be taken into account. Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels. Equivalent A-level grades are also accepted (for example BBD equivalent to BCC) Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in a slightly lower A-level grade offer. If your English language level is below the entry requirements you will be expected to complete our pre-sessional English language programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,875 a year (2026/27). Full-time (2 years); From £13,875 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 22,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time (2 years); From £22,200 per year Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/course-redirect/?coursecode=UBAF9SIR

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