BA (Hons) International Relations at University of Liverpool

Studying International Relations brings a focus on power, authority, citizenship, conflict and cooperation in the world around us, it is an opportunity to engage with politics on an international scale and to think deeply about the changing world. Current international trends are interpreted in a historical perspective, yet with a view to future directions and likely developments. You will develop a deeper understanding of key issues that shape our world and impact on the daily lives of all of us.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take 45 credits of required modules and 15 credits of optional modules in each semester. Compulsory modules in year one include Foundations in Politics, Foundations in International Relations, Introduction to International Political History, Comparative Politics, Introduction to Political Theory 1.

Career pathways

Our graduates progress to a range of careers including local government, political parties, NGOs, charities and human rights organisations, civil and diplomatic services, market research, media and communications and public relations.

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