BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
About your course This innovative degree will provide a grounding in international relations theory while examining in-depth issues of enduring international significance. By examining the challenges the world faces today, we will encourage you to develop your own opinions and actively engage in politics. The degree takes an expanded definition of International Relations and covers a range of subjects from economics, politics, law and culture to examine the actions of international organisations, nation-states and non-state actors.
It provides you with an essential grounding in international relations theory and a range of specialist modules, which examine in-depth issues of enduring international significance; such as conflict, state-building, and the role of multilateral organisations. To develop your knowledge and interest in the varying topics and roles that people do, we will hold and attend regular events and workshops with practitioners and experts. WATCH: a short video with programme leader, Dr Matthew Hill talking about the International Relations and Politics degree.
Key highlights
- Grounding in international relations theory alongside specialist in-depth modules
- Specialist modules on conflict, state-building and multilateral organisations
- Draws on economics, politics, law and culture
- Examines international organisations, nation-states and non-state actors
- Regular events and workshops with practitioners and experts
- Option to take a placement year
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test
Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount
We are excited to offer a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students.
Up to £500Sport Scholarship Scheme
Our Sport Scholarship scheme is one of the leading initiatives the UK and helps talented students fulfil both their sporting and their academic potential. You’ll receive cash bursaries.
Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee discount towards each year of their studies.
Up to £3,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy Analyst
- Diplomatic Service Officer
- Political Researcher
- NGO Programme Officer
- Public Affairs Officer
- Civil Service Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £18,230 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 Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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