International Relations and Tourism (Hons) Liverpool Hope University

Overview

The International Relations and Tourism (Hons) programme from Liverpool Hope University is an opportunity to become an expert in international issues in a historical, political and cultural context.

Every day, international issues are in the news headlines – this is your chance to become an expert on relations between states, economies, ideas and societies. In a world where nuclear weapons remain primed for use, the world economy teeters on the brink of collapse and delicate ecosystems are under threat, it is little wonder that our International Relations degree is proving a popular choice among students who wish to better understand the world’s most challenging problems.

All our academics are conducting internationally published research. Our key strengths are in Theories of International Relations; Peace and Conflict; British and US foreign policy and EU and UN politics. Our subject deals squarely with some of the most daunting, intractable but important challenges of today.

Career opportunities:

As a graduate of International Relations from Liverpool Hope University, you can move on to build an exciting, interesting and meaningful career at home or abroad. A familiar route for our graduates is to pursue a career in the foreign service. As a diplomat, you may work to further the interests of your country overseas or serve a regional organisation such as the European Union or United Nations. The knowledge, understanding and skills that you acquire during your degree can help address a varied range of major challenges in fields ranging from international conflict to trade and migration.

Similarly, graduates often choose to join the Armed Forces, to work for non-governmental organisations in the development aid sector or as foreign correspondents breaking international news. In each of these roles, your study of International Relations theory and practice – and what these tell you about relations between states, peoples and power – could make a critical difference on the ground.

Private sector organisations, especially those in globalised trade including banks and energy sector companies, value an International Relations background.