BA (Hons) Liberal Studies (International Relations)
Start Date:
September 2020; January 2021
Duration:
3 years, full time
Study a degree that’s tailor-made for you.
A liberal arts degree gives you the freedom to focus on the subjects that most interest you. You’ll concentrate on a major area of study while maintaining a breadth of learning spanning the arts, humanities and social sciences.
The International Relations Major will prepare you with the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
You will explore both historic and present world affairs from a broad range of perspectives. This interdisciplinary approach will give you an insight into the complexities and contradictions of global politics.
You will examine a wide range of global issues including foreign policy, human rights, diplomacy, war and peace and international political economy.
You will also receive an exclusive discounted membership to Chatham House (the Royal Institute of International Affairs) and have the opportunity to participate in the Model United Nations.
Elective modules will help you understand the breadth of this discipline and also give you a broad skillset.
Options to learn a language and study abroad at one of our international partners will help expand your learning and global outlook.
This degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in fields such as diplomacy, international business, economics, history, law and political science.
Tuition Fees
- £18,000 (fee for one academic year. Fees for subsequent years are subject to increase)
Entry Requirements
3 A-levels (typically BCC) or international equivalent Mathematics GCSE at grades A-C/9-4 or equivalent
English Language Requirements
IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any of the four components, or equivalent
Course Features
A tailor-made degree that reflects your personal and professional interests
Opportunity to study abroad
A choice of over 50 electives spanning the arts, humanities and social sciences
Opportunity to participate in the Model United Nations
Exclusive discounted membership to Chatham House
Studying in London will enable you to examine global issues first-hand as they unfold
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Modules
Year 1
Contemporary International Security
International Law
International Relations Theory and Practice
Introduction to Human Rights
Politics of Development
Five Elective Modules
Year 2
Contemporary African Politics and History
International Organisations
Research Methods for International Relations
The Politics of Conflict in the Middle East
International Politics of the United States
Five Elective Modules
Year 3
Latin American Political History
Diplomacy and Negotiations
International Political Economy
Media and Global Politics
Five Elective Modules
Major Capstone (dissertation)
Course Leader
Dr Mireille Hebing
Testimonial
'At Regent’s, you’re part of a really international community. The unique personal insights into my friends’ country’s politics, economics and general mindset has had an immense impact on my personal outlook on the world.'
Anya Nikolaeva, Russia