Program Overview

Our BA International Relations and Development degree will give you an understanding of politics, history, geography, economics and law. It will also explore complex development challenges, from inequality, migration, conflict and climate change.

International Relations and Development looks at how politics, economics and law are interconnected throughout the world, analysing the foreign policies of countries and states, and explores the challenges facing developing and developed countries in the fight against global poverty.

On this course you will gain the all-round skills needed for a modern working world, such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and creativity.

Why study this course?
There are plenty of reasons to study BA International Relations and Development at Birmingham:

• The programme includes a specially designed Working in Development module, which will provide hands-on experience of common tools used in development projects and programmes.
• You will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement through our integrated Professional Development module.
• You will have the chance to take part in an International Model NATO Conference in Washington DC. This experience provides you with a unique opportunity to participate in a role-play exercise of decision-making at NATO, working with delegates from universities and institutions across the globe.
• You will be taught by world-class academics, engaged in cutting-edge research that impacts policies and debates across the globe.
• Studying at the University of Birmingham will boost your employability prospects - we are ranked number one for being targeted by the top UK employers (High Fliers Research 2021).