International Relations with a Placement Year

Overview

Our BA International Relations with a Placement Year degree immerses you in the dynamic world of global politics, where nations, organisations, and individuals shape our collective future. International Relations explores how countries interact, how power flows across borders, and how complex issues like climate change and security are addressed on the world stage.

Join a community where rigorous thinking meets real-world application. Our graduates don't just understand international relations—they actively shape it. Working alongside academics who actively shape international policy, you'll develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills. You'll analyse global power structures, explore how diplomatic relationships form and fracture, and examine the role of institutions from the UN to emerging regional powers in addressing worldwide challenges.

Take a climate change module, and you'll analyse real COP negotiations while developing policy papers alongside UN-experienced specialists. Study emerging technologies, and you'll engage with both theories of digital governance and their application to AI and cybersecurity today. We’re always aiming to connect your academic learning to possible career paths that you might pursue.

Gain hands-on experience through our internship program with international organisations, test diplomatic theories in simulation exercises, or spend time abroad to experience different political systems firsthand. Join study trips to institutions like the EU, and build networks through our speaker series featuring diplomats, NGO leaders, and policymakers. On BA International Relations with a Placement Year, you’ll normally spend 9-12 months of your third year in a placement, gaining invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice.

Our graduates thrive across diverse fields—from diplomatic service and international journalism to global business, humanitarian work, and technology governance. You'll develop crucial skills in analysis, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication that are invaluable in today's interconnected world.

Disclaimer

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