International Relations with International Development BA (Hons), sandwich with foundation year and work placement

Do you want to change the world? If you want to understand the biggest global challenges, and play your part in solving them, pursue your ambition on this (BA Hons) International Relations with International Development degree course.

You'll examine international issues such as the causes of conflicts, the challenges of managing migration and the global response to climate change. You'll study current problems, as well as the responses of governments and global actors. And you'll explore the role and purpose of international development.

When you graduate, you'll be prepared for a career in sectors such as government, international charities and NGOs, security and intelligence, as well as international institutions such as the UN. This degree will also prepare you for postgraduate study at Masters or PhD level.

When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can support you in identifying postgraduate study opportunities or help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry.

What can you do with an International Relations degree?

Graduates from this degree have gone on to careers in areas such as:

• government
• the security services
• international organisations like the UN
• international charities such as Amnesty International and the Red Cross
• policy research
• media and international business consultancy
• political risk analysis
• public relations
• fundraising and campaigning
• designing community development projects
• public affairs
• project management

What jobs can you do with an International Relations degree?

Job roles former students have gone on to include:

• parliamentary researcher
• project manager
• public affairs consultant
• social researcher
• political analyst
• conference organiser
• local government administrator

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Placement year

After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.

Students have previously completed work placements at organisations such as:

• the British Council
• the Institute of Economic Affairs
• Otra Cosa Network
• the Ministry of Defence
• the House of Commons
• the National Museum of the Royal Navy

We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

Work experience and career planning

To give you the best chance of securing a great job when you graduate, our Careers and Employability service can help you find relevant work experience during your course.

We can help you identify placements, internships and voluntary roles that will complement your studies.

This course allows you to take the Learning From Experience (LiFE) option. This means you can earn credits towards your degree for work, volunteer and research placements that you do alongside your study.