BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics with a Year Abroad
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Our BA International Relations and Politics with a Year Abroad explores how power operates both within nations and across global systems. This dynamic intersection is crucial because today's biggest challenges—from climate change to technological disruption, from economic crises to security threats—require solutions that bridge domestic policies and international cooperation. Politics examines how governments function, how decisions are made within societies, and how citizens influence these processes.
International Relations explores how nations interact, how global institutions shape world affairs, and how power flows across borders. Together, these disciplines provide a comprehensive toolkit for understanding our complex world. Throughout your degree, both your personal adviser and our dedicated career specialists will help you convert your passion for politics and international affairs into meaningful professional pathways.
You'll study with academics at the forefront of both fields, examining political systems of major global players while investigating what causes conflicts and how they might be resolved. You'll explore thought-provoking questions: How do values like human rights influence politics at home and abroad? What motivates political participation?
How do media shape both domestic politics and foreign policy?
Key highlights
- Combines domestic politics with international relations and global institutions
- Includes a year studying abroad
- Personal adviser and dedicated career specialists support career planning
- Taught by academics at the forefront of both fields
- Examines political systems of major global players
- Investigates causes of conflict and how they might be resolved
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 32 points overall. Irish Leaving Certificate 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AAABB or above. Scottish Advanced Highers BCC or above. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC — or above
- Scottish Highers: AAABB — or above
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- Policy analyst
- Civil servant
- Diplomatic service officer
- Political researcher
- NGO programme officer
- Public affairs consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,100 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 East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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