Explore the global issues shaping our world. Discover how nations interact through politics, conflict, diplomacy, and cooperation to tackle global challenges.
Make sense of a changing world
Why do conflicts happen? Who holds power on the global stage? How do international organisations respond to today’s biggest challenges? Understand the forces shaping our future – and discover the role you could play in influencing it.
Explore the ideas, events, and power structures shaping global politics. On this course, you’ll develop the confidence to question assumptions, debate complex issues, and build your own informed perspective.
Choose a pathway to study*
BA (Hons) International Relations (UCAS code: L250)
BA (Hons) International Relations with Global Development (UCAS code: L258)
BA (Hons) International Relations with Politics (UCAS code: L254)
BA (Hons) International Relations with Human Rights (UCAS code: L253)
*You can apply for any of the listed pathways using the UCAS codes provided
As part of this course, you’ll:
Investigate why some of the world’s biggest issues – including security, poverty, debt, and famine – persist, and examine how international cooperation seeks to address them
Discover how diplomacy, negotiation, and international policy can influence peace, security, and global change
Study global inequality, shifting power between nations, and the changing balance of influence around the world
Explore how defining moments such as the Cold War, the fall of the Berlin Wall, globalisation, and emerging security threats continue to influence today’s international landscape
Discuss contemporary issues, challenge different viewpoints, and build the confidence to defend your ideas
Tailor your degree through optional modules, specialist pathways, and your own dissertation topic
BA (Hons) International Relations with Global Development
Explore how global development confronts the ethical dilemmas facing the distribution of power and resources. You'll examine theories of development, poverty and economic crises, and their relevance to the social and political challenges of the 21st century.
BA (Hons) International Relations with Politics
Critically explore politics as you examine some of the pressing issues facing us today, such as climate change, human rights, migration, and the crisis of capitalism.
BA (Hons) International Relations with Human Rights
Many political, economic, social, and cultural factors impact the successful protection and promotion of human rights around the world. Engage with debates about the universality of human rights and assess the success of human rights as a mechanism for social justice. You'll explore the work of human rights activists and the political strategies they employ to try to stop human rights violations.
International perspective
Develop a global outlook that goes beyond the headlines. Learn to see global events from multiple perspectives, understanding not just what’s happening, but why it matters and what could happen next. You'll explore how international organisations such as the World Bank (WB), World Trade Organisation (WTO), and United Nations (UN) influence global affairs, while examining both their successes and limitations.
Research expertise
Learn from academics whose research influences debates on peacebuilding, conflict resolution, international activism, and global development. Their expertise brings fresh perspectives and the latest global developments directly into your teaching.
Build your future potential
Complete a volunteering placement of your choice, gaining valuable experience while developing your understanding of citizenship and society, as well as the skills employers are looking for.
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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Leeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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