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What is international relations?

An international relations degree explores the relationships between countries, investigating issues around war and peace, the work of the United Nations and NATO, and how countries respond to the dilemmas of global poverty and climate change. It is often linked closely with history and politics, developing your understanding of government and society, how people, ideas and institutions interact, and what the effects are.

What will I study?

Sample modules:

Global Transformations: International Relations

Understanding Foreign Policy

Social and Political Theory

International Security and Conflict Resolution

International Organisations

Democratic Theory

Media and Culture

Why study international relations?

International relations degrees can be utilised and applied throughout the government and political sector as well as in international organisations.

International degrees tend to be quite flexible, and students are encouraged to mix their degrees with other related interests, such as economics, politics, history, communication, or languages, to increase the breadth of their study.

Students usually develop excellent written and oral communication skills along with the ability to investigate, critically analyse, and advocate potential solutions to complex political problems.