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International Relations with French

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 28 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Our diverse programme allows you to combine the study of French with International Relations.

Our International Relations with French BA stands out with its unique combination of political insight and language proficiency. You’ll not only study global politics but also refine your French through advanced language modules and cultural analysis. A year abroad in a French-speaking country offers immersive learning, while opportunities to choose optional modules in your final year let you specialise even further towards your interest and professional aspirations. The chance to take part in Model NATO events in Washington, London, and Lisbon also gives you valuable hands-on experience in diplomacy and decision-making. With a focus on employability, you’ll graduate equipped with the skills and experience to navigate both international relations and global career opportunities.

Reasons to study this course?

  • Build a strong foundation in global politics, diplomacy, and governance, gaining insights into international decision-making. Combined with advanced French language skills, this prepares you for careers in global organisations, government, and beyond.

  • Experience a year abroad in a French-speaking country, enhancing language skills and cultural understanding.• Participate in Model NATO events in - Washington DC, London, and Lisbon for hands-on diplomacy and a unique global perspective.

  • Explore a wide range of optional modules to specialise in areas of personal interest and career goals.

Modules

Course Modules

Please see course page on our website for a full list and detailed description of modules on offer.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 28 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:
L2R1
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
L2R1
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

3 A Levels required, including an A Level grade B in French

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 32

The entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall including an appropriate language at HL grade 5.

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

BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma are all accepted but subjects are considered on a case by case basis - contact us for further guidance.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

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.

The historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham 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.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of 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

The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. For the 2027 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £10,050. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay.

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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