International Relations, Politics and Security Studies BA (Hons)

University of Bradford

United Kingdom, Bradford

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University of Bradford

United Kingdom , Bradford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

L245

Campuses

City Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,100 / year

Next Intake September-2026

International Relations, Politics and Security Studies BA (Hons)

About

Overview

This innovative programme will give you a rigorous understanding of international relations and politics, and of conflict and security issues - globally and regionally across the world.

While placing international developments within historical context, it focusses particularly on recent and contemporary processes, trends and problems: examining efforts to respond to international and regional challenges in the spheres of policy and practice.

The programme combines in-depth academic training in key concepts, theories and case-studies, alongside a structured process of engagement with contemporary debates and experience by policy-makers, diplomats and practitioners. You will have opportunities to learn beyond the classroom through political simulation exercises, field trips and specialist workshops creating new bridges between academic and practical dimensions of the field.

This programme is delivered by the Division of Peace Studies and International Development, an internationally recognised centre for excellence in teaching, research, and policy engagement on International Relations, Peace, Conflict and Security issues.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Typical offer - 112 UCAS tariff points, to include GCSE English at grade C/grade 4 or above.

A levels: BBC - there are no specific subject requirements.
T levels: Merit - there are no specific subject requirements.
BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM — there are no specific subject requirements.
Applicants on Access Programmes: We accept relevant Access (e.g. Social Science 3) to meet the 112 UCAS tariff points.
International Baccalaureate Requirements: 112 UCAS tariff points to include Higher Level grade 3 or Standard Level grade 4 in English
Plus minimum of: GCSE English at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).
English language requirements: The standard University requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent).

Foundation Year entry

If you are a UK student and do meet the entry requirements for this course, our Foundation Year has a route to International Relations, Politics and Security Studies BA (Hons)

Foundation Year entry requirements

64 UCAS points or equivalent plus an English Language qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4.

Study and progression requirements

Pass each module and achieve a programme average of at least 40%.

You will study the relevant core modules plus five optional modules.

If you are an international student and do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto this course, you may be interested in our International College.

Transferring from another university

If you are currently studying at another university and would like to transfer to the University of Bradford, this course accepts students into the second or third year. This is called advanced entry.

Applications for advanced entry will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must include an official transcript (not a screenshot of a portal), all module descriptors, and relevant qualifications. Module descriptors must include learning outcomes.

Applications must be submitted through UCAS and the required documents emailed along with your UCAS Personal ID no later than 31 August prior to the course starting in September. Relevant documents should be emailed to admissions@bradford.ac.uk

English Program Requirements

English language

If your first language is not English, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be admitted onto any of our undergraduate or postgraduate courses.

Alternatively, you can study a pre-sessional English language course with us here in Bradford.

The standard University requirement is 6.0* with no sub-test less than 5.0 (or equivalent) on the IELTS or on the university's own entry test the BASALT.

However, if you require a Student Visa to study you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department's requirement which is currently IELTS 6.0 with no sub-test less than 5.5. Conditional offers to international students will be made on this basis.

Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University standard requirements. For details of each programme's English language requirement please see the individual course pages.

Listed below are the tests we accept which are available internationally.

Career

Career prospects

On graduation you’ll have the professional competencies you need to launch a career in:

national and local government
global governance institutions
research institutes
international, national and local development agencies
environmental advocacy and policy work
private sector strategy and governance for sustainability
NGOs

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.