Overview

The International Relations (Hons) programme at Manchester Metropolitan University is all about using theories and models to explain and understand global power and why the world is the way it is and how we can change it. You'll explore everything from individual actions to entire global systems, challenging what we think we know, what we value, and how we can build a better world.

A career as unique as you

Most international relations graduates go straight into employment and/or further study. Previous graduates have gone into a variety of careers in the fast-track civil service, the armed forces intelligence corps, publishing, recruitment, journalism, media, charities, academic research and company management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Transformation: Insecurity and Change in the Contemporary World

Changing Nature: Perspectives from History, Philosophy and Politics

International Governance - Challenges and Conflict

Global Chronicles: the Making of the International Order

Applied Research Methods for Politics and International Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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79

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations View 439 other Bachelors in International Relations in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

104-112 UCAS tariff points.

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM

T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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A career as unique as you

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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