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International Relations and Politics

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Mount Pleasant Campus
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Course summary

Why study International Relations and Politics at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • We placed 5th nationally for International Relations and Politics in the ‘teaching on my course’ theme in the 2025 National Student Survey - out of 88 universities

  • 100% of students on this course said teaching staff were good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025)

  • Develop your own political voices and choose how to actively engage with world affairs

  • Hear from experts and practitioners in the field of International Relations

  • Participate in field trips to visit and understand the complex workings of institutions and think tanks

  • Join a highly motivated and research active academic community

  • Attend the Perspectives in IR research seminar series

About your course
This innovative degree will provide a grounding in international relations theory while examining in-depth issues of enduring international significance. By examining the challenges the world faces today, we will encourage you to develop your own opinions and actively engage in politics.

The degree takes an expanded definition of International Relations and covers a range of subjects from economics, politics, law and culture to examining the actions of international organisations, nation-states and non-state actors. It provides you with an essential grounding in international relations theory and a range of specialist modules, which examine in-depth issues of enduring international significance, such as conflict, state-building, and the role of multilateral organisations.

To develop your knowledge and interest in the varying topics and roles that people do, we will hold and attend regular events and workshops with practitioners and experts.

Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment method

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.

Teaching is a combination of class discussions, lectures and workshops with core academic staff and invited practitioners, experts and guest lecturers. The aim is to give you as much insight into the world of international relations as possible and this is best achieved through a mix of academic discussion and real-world experiences.

The aim in all the assessments is to test your understanding of international relations and politics. We all learn in different ways, and our assessments are a mixture of essays, essay plans, presentations and research project.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Mount Pleasant Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
A006
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
Mount Pleasant Campus
Campus Code:
M
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
A006
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
Mount Pleasant Campus
Campus Code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
112 points

A level
BBC

Minimum Number of A Levels: 2
Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points.

Access to HE Diploma

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points.

Scottish Higher

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/Numeracy.

GCSE Equivalences accepted:
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points.

NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points.

T Level

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

You need to obtain the required UCAS points.

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and/or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/ English
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for home students in September 2026 will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year, subject to Parliamentary approval. In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are set in accordance with the Government’s regulated fee cap. The Government has confirmed that this cap will be £9,790 for 2026/27 and £10,050 for 2027/28, in both cases subject to Parliamentary approval.

The Government has also indicated that from the 2028/29 academic year onwards, the fee cap may be adjusted annually in line with inflation. As a result, tuition fees in future years may increase annually in line with inflation. We will provide confirmation of any changes as early as possible in advance of each academic year.

The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament.

Sponsorship information

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships

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