BA (Hons) International Relations

Course overview

Delve deep into our changing political landscape to understand the role of emerging nations and how world events can affect the delicate balance of global power., Delve deep into our changing political landscape

Key highlights

Examines the role of emerging nations in global politics
Explores how world events affect the balance of global power
Optional placement year available alongside the degree

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB — A levels: AAB
Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher
BTEC: DDD — BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDD
International qualifications — European Baccalaureate: An overall average of 80%
International Baccalaureate: 35 — overall
T-level: Distinction — overall including grade A in the Core T Level subjects in Accounting
Scottish Highers: AABBB — Scottish Highers; Advanced Highers - not required for entry We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applican

Scholarships

Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships
Funding: £1,000
Up to £1,000
Choral Scholarship
£1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000
Up to £1,000
Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship
English and Related Literature International Scholarships
Funding: £1,000.
Up to £1,000
Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)
International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship
Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).
Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship
One payment of £1000
Up to £1,000
York Minster Choral Scholarships
Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

Diplomatic service officer
Policy analyst
Political risk analyst
Intelligence analyst
International development officer
Public affairs consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £26,900

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 York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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