International Relations (with a modern language)
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
These courses give you the opportunity to study international relations in combination with another language. 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 matters, and h
Key highlights
- Combine international relations with French, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic or Spanish
- Option to extend to four years with study abroad or placement
- Explore how states, international organisations and non-state actors interact globally
- Apply theories and models to explain and understand global power
- Analyse international politics from individuals to whole global systems
- Japanese, Chinese and Arabic available from beginner level
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma…
- 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, English
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000Sanctuary 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
- International development officer
- Translator
- Political researcher
- International 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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