University of Surrey

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 £5,000
  • The 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

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