University of Portsmouth

International Relations and Languages BA (Hons)

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

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. Foundation year option available

Key highlights

  • Study a foreign language alongside the cultures where it's spoken
  • Year abroad included in the four-year degree
  • Examine global migration, terrorism, climate change and state collapse
  • Explore the rise and fall of major powers and global development
  • Analyse what triggers global protest movements
  • Study how states, NGOs and terrorist organisations interact internationally

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC-CCC — Typical offers for BA (Hons) International Relations and Languages A levels - BBC-CCC UCAS points - 96-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (E…
  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — …offers for BA (Hons) International Relations and Languages A levels - BBC-CCC UCAS points - 96-112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplo…
  • T-level: Merit — …include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM-MMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see…
  • BTEC: DMM-MMM — BTECs (Extended Diplomas
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — …calculate your UCAS points ) T-levels - Merit BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DMM-MMM International Baccalaureate - 24 You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we…
  • UCAS tariff points: 32 — …for BA (Hons) International Relations and Languages with Foundation Year UCAS points - 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent ( calculate your UCAS points ) You may need to have studied specific subjects - find full…

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sport Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Diplomatic service officer
  • Policy analyst
  • Translator
  • International development officer
  • Intelligence analyst
  • NGO programme officer

Admission

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