BA (Hons) International Relations (2 year degree)

The BA in International Relations provides a rigorous, wide-ranging education into the political structure of the world, and of a range of key countries and regions. Our degree focuses on how global order can be achieved even in the absence of world government. You will be taught about security, the world economy, globalisation, and the conflictual and cooperative engagement between states.

Graduates in International Relations are valued for their breadth of knowledge, critical thinking skills, writing and presentation abilities, and their capacity to work with others in groups. Our degree will equip you for high quality, graduate-level employment, as well as postgraduate study at Buckingham and other highly ranked universities. Buckingham itself is home to three important research centres, the Centre for United Nations Studies, the International Institute for the Study of Cuba, and the Buckingham University Centre for Security and Intelligence Studies (BUCSIS).

UBAF9SIR / Full Time / 2 Years
UBAF2SIR / Full Time / 2 Years
UBAF3SIR / Full Time / 3 Years

Duration
3 Years
2 Years

Available start dates
Sep 2024
Jan 2025

The typical A-Level requirements for this course are BBB-BBC IB-30-32 or equivalent UCAS Tariff points Applicants must also have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C Grade 4 or above or equivalent

Applications to Buckingham are individually considered by the Admissions Tutor and other factors may be taken into account Applicants with BTEC qualifications are welcome to apply including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels Equivalent Alevel grades are also accepted for example BBD equivalent to BCC

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside Alevels the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in a slightly lower A-level grade offer

IELTS - Average of 6.5 with 6.0 or above in each component
TOEFL IBT - 79 minimum component scores of Listening 12 Reading 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21 Accepted for Undergraduate level courses or above.
International Baccalaureate IB English Language score of 4 or above will be accepted.