Overview

In the International Relations (Hons) degree from The University Of Nottingham Malaysia you will gain a broad understanding of the key theories and concepts associated with international relations as well as gaining practical experience of the policy process. Instrumental in this is our flagship module, Policy and Persuasion, which will prepare you to participate actively in many fields of work, including politics, advocacy and business.

Core questions include: what is security, what causes conflict, what is power and how is it exercised and justified? It also investigates deeper questions relating to how we understand and conceptualise contemporary global transformations.

What you'll study

Your first year will introduce you to the key analytical approaches used in the study of global politics, drawing on international political events in historical and contemporary settings. Your second year modules will focus on contemporary history, global society, political economy and security and prepare you for your final year dissertation by providing training in research techniques. You may pursue your own independent research project during your third year while taking optional modules based on the research expertise of our staff.

Career paths

Our degrees will equip you for a career in a variety of fields including aid and non-governmental sectors, finance and international businesses, foreign ministries, international media and journalism, international organisations, local and national government, lobbying and policy advice and think-tanks. The school is building up its alumni network both to keep in contact as well as explore ways of connecting current students with alumni in the world of work after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Approaches to Global Politics
Power and Contest: Living in a Political World
Beginners French/Spanish
Business Economics
The Making of Modern Asia
Culture and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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87

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

International Relations View 9 other Bachelors in International Relations in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level BBC, excluding critical thinking and general studies
IB Diploma 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level
STPM B+B+B excluding Pengajian Am
UEC 1 A and 4 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language
SAM or other Australian matriculations ATAR 82 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects).
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 77% average based on 6 subjects (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects).
Diploma - Other Institutions - Acceptance to the second year is on a case by case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

50000 MYR / year

≈ 50000 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42000 MYR / year

≈ 42000 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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

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