About Bsc (hons) International Relations in University of Plymouth

Course Details

Immerse yourself in the ideologies, political interests and debates that influence 21st century life. Understand how the political world works, how and why governments and global institutions make decisions, and examine the consequences of their actions. With options to work or study abroad in Europe, Canada or the USA through our exchange programme and fieldtrips to the Middle East and Africa, improve your employability and set yourself on the path to an exciting internationally focused career.

You will benefit from a course which received excellent ratings for teaching and student satisfaction. You will engage with contemporary international issues and take part in exclusive events, film screenings and lectures, through the Politics and International Affairs Society. You will differentiate yourself in an international sector with industry experience and modern language skills. You will enhance your employability by participating in the School of Government’s internship scheme.

Key features

• We’re very proud of our National Student Survey (NSS) 2018 return showing that 100 per cent of our students agree staff are good at explaining things.*
• Travel the world through our international student exchange programme. From the Czech Republic and Poland, to Canada and the USA, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain insights into international relations worldwide. 
• Look at how politics works in practice by visiting the Middle East and southern Africa on university-subsidised fieldtrips led by the academic staff.
• Be inspired by teaching rooted in research. Our staff are leading experts in their fields; areas of expertise include popular protest in the Middle East, British and American foreign policy, development in Africa, global environmental politics, security studies and the politics of the European Union.
• Explore the evolution of politics internationally. Debate contemporary worldwide issues, current affairs and major political events. Ask those difficult questions about war, hunger and poverty in the developing world. 
• Engage with contemporary international issues and take part in exclusive events, film screenings and lectures, through the Politics and International Affairs Society. 
• Differentiate yourself in an international sector with industry experience and modern language skills. As journalists, politicians' assistants and public affairs consultants, our graduates have gone on to work for the European Union, United Nations and UK Civil Service. 
• Investigate daily headlines: discover the international and political ideas that influence society.
• Benefit from a course which received excellent ratings for teaching and student satisfaction, in the Guardian University Guide 2015 (within the subject league table for Politics).
• Enhance your employability by participating in the our internship scheme.

Academic qualification equivalents

Standard 12th qualifications (CBSE/ICSE or State Boards of equivalent)

Grade: Minimum aggregate of 60% and above

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS 5.5 overall (6.0 for integrated programmes)
• IELTS 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
• PTE 42 (50 for integrated programmes)
• PTE 42 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)gg

University of Plymouth Highlights

University of Plymouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• Cost of attendance for various 2020-21:

• The mandatory fee (2,622 USD annually) breakdown can be seen as: