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Prepare to lead, inspire, and make a difference in global affairs with our Politics and International Relations BA. This combination deepens your understanding of power, diplomacy, and global systems, equipping you with critical thinking and real-world insights to thrive in today's interconnected world.
Join your passion for how states, cultures, and societies interact with political theory and practice to prepare for a dynamic future. This course empowers you to engage with global issues, develop language proficiency, and build critical skills, shaping you into a confident leader ready to thrive in diplomacy, policy, and beyond. This degree shapes your future by building skills that employers demand—critical thinking, problem-solving, and global awareness.
Course highlights
- #1 in the UK for being most frequently targeted by the country's top employers. High Fliers Research 2024
- #9 in the UK for research power in Politics and International studies. REF 2021
- #15 out of UK institutions. The Complete University Guide for 2026
Reasons to study at Birmingham
- Develop the essential skills for success including critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication through active learning, preparing you for diverse, successful careers in today's competitive job market.
- Engage in real-world diplomacy at Model NATO events in Washington DC, London, and Lisbon, developing your global perspective and decision-making skills in an international setting.
- Tailor your degree by choosing from a wide selection of optional modules, allowing you to specialise in areas that align with your interests and career goals.
- Study with a department known for its cutting-edge research, benefiting from the latest political and international relations insights and enhancing your academic and professional growth.
Our Politics and International Relations BA is your gateway to a world of opportunities. This dynamic course builds the skills employers actively seek, from analytical thinking to global awareness. You¿ll gain real-world experience through Model NATO, international exchanges, and customisable modules that set you apart from the competition and make you bring a unique set of expert skills to the table. As you graduate, you¿ll be equipped and confident to excel in diverse roles across government, NGOs, global organisations, and more¿ready to shape the future on the world stage.
Careers Network
Our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offer support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
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A Level
- AAB
IB
- 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall
BTEC
- BTEC options considered
- Number of A levels required: 3
- General Studies: not accepted
- T Levels: all subjects considered. Standard offer: Distinction overall with A in the Core Component.
English language requirements
If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
- TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any band.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills.
- Cambridge English(exams taken from 2015): Cambridge English: Advanced Minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
- Language Cert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill
- Trinity ISE II: Not applicable
- Trinity ISE III: Pass in each Skill
Apply for partial scholarships
Our Politics and International Relations BA is your gateway to a world of opportunities. This dynamic course builds the skills employers actively seek, from analytical thinking to global awareness. You¿ll gain real-world experience through Model NATO, international exchanges, and customisable modules that set you apart from the competition and make you bring a unique set of expert skills to the table. As you graduate, you¿ll be equipped and confident to excel in diverse roles across government, NGOs, global organisations, and more¿ready to shape the future on the world stage.
Careers Network
Our aim is to make sure that success in your studies leads you on to a fulfilling career. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offer support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.
Year 1
- Debates in World Politics I
- Debates in World Politics II
- Pathways to Political Research I
- Pathways to Political Research II
- Global History
- Introduction to Political Theory
- Understanding International Relations
- Understanding Politics
Year 2
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations Theory
- Research Design
Year 3
- LH Dissertation
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