BA (Hons) International Relations with a Placement Year
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Our BA International Relations with a Placement Year degree immerses you in the dynamic world of global politics, where nations, organisations, and individuals shape our collective future. International Relations explores how countries interact, how power flows across borders, and how complex issues like climate change and security are addressed on the world stage. Join a community where rigorous thinking meets real-world application.
Our graduates don't just understand international relations—they actively shape it. Working alongside academics who actively shape international policy, you'll develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills. You'll analyse global power structures, explore how diplomatic relationships form and fracture, and examine the role of institutions from the UN to emerging regional powers in addressing worldwide challenges.
Take a climate change module, and you'll analyse real COP negotiations while developing policy papers alongside UN-experienced specialists. Study emerging technologies, and you'll engage with both theories of digital governance and their application to AI and cybersecurity today. We’re always aiming to connect your academic learning to possible career paths that you might pursue.
Key highlights
- Placement year builds professional work experience before final year
- Climate change module analyses real COP negotiations
- Develop policy papers alongside UN-experienced specialists
- Study digital governance applied to AI and cybersecurity
- Taught by academics who actively shape international policy
- Examines institutions from the UN to emerging regional powers
Entry requirements
- International Baccalaureate: 31 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 31 points overall. Irish Leaving Certificate 2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3 Scottish Highers AABBB or above. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable. Scottish Advanced Highers CCC or above.
- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCC — or above
- Scottish Highers: AABBB — or above
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 2 subjects at H2, 4 subjects at H3
Careers this course leads to
- Diplomatic service officer
- Policy analyst
- Political risk analyst
- International development officer
- Intelligence analyst
- NGO programme officer
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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