BA (Hons) International Relations with a Year Abroad

Our BA International Relations with a Year Abroad degree immerses you in the dynamic world of global politics, where nations, organisations, and individuals shape our collective future. International Relations explores how countries interact, how power flows across borders, and how complex issues like climate change and security are addressed on the world stage. On this version of the course, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend your third year studying at one of our partner institutions across the globe.

Join a community where rigorous thinking meets real-world application. Our graduates don't just understand international relations—they actively shape it. Working alongside academics who actively shape international policy, you'll develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills.

You'll analyse global power structures, explore how diplomatic relationships form and fracture, and examine the role of institutions from the UN to emerging regional powers in addressing worldwide challenges. Take a climate change module, and you'll analyse real COP negotiations while developing policy papers alongside UN-experienced specialists. Study emerging technologies, and you'll engage with both theories of digital governance and their application to AI and cybersecurity today.

We’re always aiming to connect your academic learning to possible career paths that you might pursue.