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BA (Hons) International Relations and Law at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Do you want to understand and influence what is happening in the world? From the climate crisis, habitat loss, geopolitical upheaval, and threats to free speech - the world has never been in such a state of change. This rapid change also brings about new opportunity areas.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Joint Honours  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to World Politics, Theory and Practice of Politics, Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties, Legal Skills and Practice, Administrative Law and Human Rights, Media, Culture and Society.

Career pathways

When you have completed this degree, you will be well-informed about the major global issues of our time as well as legal theory and practice, and have a range of skills that employers really value, particularly: You can put these skills to good use in a range of high-level careers, such as in politics, journalism, campaigning, think-tanks, NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations), charities, the civil or diplomatic services, and inter-governmental institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; T Level: Merit; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 years

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