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International Relations

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 14 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Queen Mary, University of London
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Course summary

War has returned to Europe. Economic power is shifting to Asia. Global issues like climate change are priorty on the agenda. Explore why wars happen, why peace persists, and why states struggle to work collectively.

Study key areas such as the state system, security, and globalisation through the lens of historical and contemporary examples. From the 1870s Scramble for Africa to the global financial crisis.

Immerse yourself in the world of politics by studying abroad, completing work placements, and taking part in simulation activities. Plus, through events, conferences, and our research centres, you’ll hear from high-profile people working in Westminster and Whitehall. Being part of conversations on the latest thinking.

Enjoy the freedom to shape your study

Perhaps you want to take a closer look at race and racism in world politics. Or maybe you want to examine the intricacies of the European Union. Shape your study with our range of modules, taught by expert academics in their respective fields.

Our regional expertise encompasses North and South America, Europe, Africa, Russia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.m You’ll be taught by academics specialising in everything from feminism to applied topics like foreign policy.

Modules

Course Modules

Compulsory Modules
Year 1:
• Thinking Politically: Introduction to concepts, theories and ideologies
• Introduction to International Relations
• Political Analysis
• Politics in Action
Choose from:
• Background to British Politics
• Global Histories
• 15 credits from another School

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Assessment method

Students are assessed by a combination of coursework and exams. A few modules are assessed by coursework only.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
L250
Institution code:
Q50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Queen Mary University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
L250
Institution code:
Q50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level ABB

Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma

We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Both GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required.

Extended Project

We consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 32

6,5,5 in HL subjects

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

Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for.

Some of our courses require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require additional Level 3 qualifications to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other qualifications at Level 3.

Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/btec/

If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice (admissions@qmul.ac.uk).

English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK. https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/undergraduate-and-postgraduate-programmes/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our standard contextual offer: Grades BBC at A-Level.

Our enhanced contextual offer: Grades BCC at A-Level.

Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.

More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page below.

Learn more on the Queen Mary University of London website

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

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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