Bachelor of Science in International Relations

University of Southampton - Highfield Campus

UK,England

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36 Months

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CAD 22,300/year

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1952

Total Students: 24,000 +

Int. Students: 6,600 +

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University Rd, Southampton SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science in International Relations

Program Overview

Discover the causes of conflict, instability and poverty. Explore democracy and justice in today's society. With our International Relations undergraduate degree, you'll learn both the theory and practice of global politics. You'll develop analytical, critical thinking and research skills. This course can lead to careers in national and global politics, think tanks, and more.

With our International Relations course you'll learn about the foreign and security policies of the major players in world politics. You'll study principal institutions such as the United Nations and World Trade Organization (WTO).

You'll develop your critical thinking, and enhance your analytical and research skills, which are highly valued by employers.

You can also choose from a range of topics with a range of optional modules. For example, you can focus on the politics of the UK, the EU or the US, or study modules in criminology, economics or ethics.

As part of your degree you can:

  • study global issues, like arms control, security, migration, and how they apply to different regions
  • take part in public engagement activities and optional field trips to Whitehall and Westminster
  • study abroad in Europe, the Far East or North America
  • gain work experience with a year-long placement in industry

You'll develop transferable skills such as:

  • effective oral and written communication
  • problem-solving
  • data analysis
  • independent thought