International Relations with a Year Abroad (Hons) University of East Anglia

Overview

On this version of the course, you’ll have the exciting opportunity to spend your third year studying at one of our partner institutions across the globe. 

Join a community where rigorous thinking meets real-world application. University of East Anglia 's graduates in International Relations with a Year Abroad (Hons) don't just understand international relations—they actively shape it. Working alongside academics who actively shape international policy, you'll develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills. You'll analyse global power structures, explore how diplomatic relationships form and fracture, and examine the role of institutions from the UN to emerging regional powers in addressing worldwide challenges. 

Year Abroad

This four-year version of the course gives you the opportunity to spend the third year of your degree studying with one of UEA's many partner institutions across the globe, which offers teaching in your subject and in English. Destinations range from Japan to Hong Kong, Australia, Europe, Latin America, and Canada and the USA.

Studying abroad gives you the opportunity to broaden your academic and social horizons, giving you opportunities to develop your confidence and communication skills, while bringing a unique element to your CV that will help you stand out to prospective employers. Availability at our partner institutions does vary from year to year and we always recommend you bring an open mind about your destination preference. You'll also need to meet certain academic progression requirements (scoring an aggregate of 55% in your first- and second-year assessments). If for this or for any other reason you were to decide you were unable to spend your third year abroad, you can transfer to a three-year version of your degree at any time.

Career Pathways

Examples of careers you could enter include:

• International organisations  
• Political careers, such as working in Parliament  
• Charities and NGOs  
• Think tanks and other research careers  
• Civil service  
• Armed forces