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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
30-SEP-24
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
International Relations is a distinct academic discipline, but it is by its nature interdisciplinary. This means on this degree you will learn from a range of disciplines, such as politics, history, geography, economics, and law. On the International Relations BA you will develop the all-round skills needed for a modern working world: critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and creativity.
Why study this course?-Our BA International Relations degree includes the opportunity to undertake a Professional Development module as part of your optional module choices.-You will have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at one of our many international exchange partners.-Studying at the University of Birmingham will boost your employability prospects - we are ranked 3rd for being targeted by the top UK employers (High Fliers Research 2023).-You can transfer onto our 4-year Year Abroad track during your time at Birmingham (grades depending) and benefit from the increased confidence and different academic perspective gained by studying in a foreign country. -All third-year students are eligible to apply to be part of a delegation to the annual International Model NATO Conference, held in Washington DC in the Spring Term. This experience provides you with a unique opportunity to participate in a role-play exercise of decision-making at NATO, working with delegates from universities and institutions across the globe. Students selected for this Conference will be provided with bursaries that cover the cost of Conference registration, accommodation and subsistence.-Each year we work with the Guild UN Modelling Society to put on a Model UN event. This is open to all students in POLSIS and attracts students from all around the world.
Application deadline
31 January
Tuition fees
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22,380per year
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University information
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University League Table
14th
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Campus address
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, England
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Subject ranking
19th out of 80 9
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Entry standards
/ Max 219150 70%22nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10080.0 80%15th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.69 74%64th
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