BA (Hons) International Relations and Languages at University of Portsmouth

Study a foreign language and learn about the countries and cultures where it's spoken on this degree course. You'll also examine issues such as global migration, terrorism, climate change, the rise and fall of major powers, state collapse, global development and the factors that trigger global protest movements. Immerse yourself in global history, politics, language and culture.

Duration: 4 years full-time with a year abroad  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Digital Literacy, Sustainability and AI; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Introduction to Anthropology; Introduction to Politics and International Relations; Introduction to Sustainability and the Environment; Introduction to Urban Studies; Legal Ethics; Legal Skills, Analysis and Discourse; Research Methods, Critical Thinking and Expression; Political Thought.

Career pathways

The British Council has stated that "an understanding of other cultures and languages will continue to be important for successful international relationships at all levels" (Languages for the Future, 2017). The language skills you’ll gain can open up a world of opportunities: they’ll help you to work globally, and open up job opportunities across borders and cultures.

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