BSc (Hons) International Relations at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A BSc (Hons) in International Relations at the University of Plymouth, exploring world politics, international systems, security and political economy with practical assessments and international exchange opportunities.

Duration: 3 years full-time (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Discovering World Politics, Democracy and Democratization, International Relations Since 1945, Theories of International Relations, Global Governance and the United Nations, Global Political Economy, International Security Studies and a Dissertation in Politics and International Relations, with options such as NATO after the Cold War and Beyond, The Politics of the United States, and Mao to Now: the Politics of Modern China. An optional placement year is available.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked at the United Nations, in Parliament and across the Civil Service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points. A levels: 104 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC: 12 Unit Diploma D*D* in any subject; 18 Unit National Diploma/Extended Diploma DMM in any subject. Access to HE Diploma: a named Access to HE Diploma in any subject with at least 33 credits at merit/distinction. International Baccalaureate: 26-28 overall including 4 at any Higher Level subject (English and Maths accepted at Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5). 14-19 Diplomas accepted on enquiry; other combinations and non-A level qualifications considered. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time international students Source

Duration: 3 years

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