The BA (Hons) International Relations at Leeds Beckett University offers you a comprehensive exploration of global politics, designed for students eager to understand and address the complex challenges facing our interconnected world. You will delve into critical issues such as global inequalities, international security, and the dynamics of power between nations, developing a nuanced perspective on how states and non-state actors shape international affairs. This degree is ideal if you are passionate about diplomacy, global development, human rights, or political economy and seek to build a strong foundation for a career dedicated to international understanding and cooperation.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is structured over three years, allowing you to immerse yourself in subjects ranging from international actors and institutions to environmental politics and peacebuilding. You will have the opportunity to specialise through pathways in Global Development, Human Rights, or Politics, and will undertake a significant dissertation in your final year to explore a topic of personal interest in depth. You will graduate with highly transferable analytical, critical thinking, and research skills, prepared for diverse career paths in government, NGOs, international organisations, and policy analysis.