Manchester Metropolitan University

International Relations and Spanish

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course gives you the opportunity to study international relations in combination with Spanish. International Relations An international relations degree will help you to gain appreciation of how states, international organisations, and non-state actors interact on the global stage. This course is about using theories and models to best explain and understand power in the world, why the world is the way it is, and how we can change it.

This takes place at all levels, from individuals to whole global systems, and understanding this allows us to question what we think we know, what we think

Key highlights

  • Combines international relations with Spanish language study
  • Includes a period of study abroad within the four-year degree
  • Examines how states, international organisations and non-state actors interact globally
  • Uses theories and models to explain and understand global power
  • Analyses power at every level, from individuals to global systems

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points A level Spanish at Grade C or above, or accepted equivalent, is required for all applicants.
  • A-level: BCC — or equivalent
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104 U

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Diplomatic service officer
  • Policy analyst
  • Translator
  • International development officer
  • Political risk analyst
  • NGO programme officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £20,000 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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