Overview

Do we have more war today than in the past? Do historical factors influence levels of democracy today? Which are the most important actors in the international system: states, or individuals? How has the nature of international affairs changed? This International Relations and History programme at Brunel University of London gives you the opportunity and skills to delve into world history, but also trains you in the latest techniques to understand contemporary international affairs.

As well as gaining an understanding of the theory of International Relations, you will also learn empirical rigour which will give you new transferable skills. The combination of a deep understanding of history with the latest methodological developments in the quantitative study of global issues will help you to understand the relationship between numerous factors, such as war, conflict, democracy, autocracy, human rights, inequality and much more besides.

Careers and your future

Students graduating from this International Relations and History program at Brunel University of London pursue a wide variety of jobs after graduating. Some go into Politics and the civil service and have worked for Members of the Parliament such as John McDonnell MP, or former Labour party general secretary Baroness McDonagh. Other graduates have joined Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Home Office, GCHQ and military intelligence.

Others work in the public and private sectors, law and NGOs whilst some graduates become researchers, teachers and librarians.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Africa and the World
Conflict in the Modern World
World Politics
Migration and the Settler World, 1600-1914
Explaining Politics: Quantitative Political Science in Practice
Theories of International Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

360-480

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History International Relations View 445 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

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE A-level ABB-BBC.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM with an A-level at grade C.
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma M in any subject with A-levels grade BB.
International Baccalaureate Diploma 29 points. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 4 or HL 4.
Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
T levels : Merit overall
A minimum of five GCSEs are required, including GCSE Mathematics grade C or grade 4 and GCSE English Language grade C or grade 4 or GCSE English Literature grade B or grade 5.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20400 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

For all students: £1,385 placement year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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