International Relations BSc (Hons)
University of SurreyStag Hill, United Kingdom
Course overview
In an increasingly turbulent world, our International Relations degree focuses on the dynamics of politics between states. Why do international conflicts arise? How is the rise of China and the re-emergence of Russia reshaping the world order?
How can international organisations cope with tumultuous change? You’ll graduate with a wide range of transferable skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Key highlights
- Focuses on the dynamics of politics between states
- Examines why international conflicts arise
- Explores how China and Russia are reshaping world order
- Considers how international organisations cope with tumultuous change
- Develops transferable skills highly sought after by employers
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBB — A-level More info Overall: ABB-BBB.Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English Language, Mathematics
- BTEC: DDD-DDM — BTECs More info Overall: DDD-DDM.GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics grade 4(C).
- International Baccalaureate: 33 — International Baccalaureate Diploma More info Overall: 33-32.GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 level 3 credits overall including 27 credits at Distinction and 18 at Merit
- Scottish Highers: AABBB — More info Overall; ABBBB
- Welsh Baccalaureate — More info Overall: Pass with ABB-BBB from a combination
- T-level: Merit — T Level M
Scholarships
International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship
The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).
Up to £30,000
Careers this course leads to
- Diplomat
- Policy analyst
- Political risk analyst
- International development officer
- Civil servant
- Political researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £22,900 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 University of Surrey, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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