UK International Relations Courses

Introduction to International Relations degrees for Indian students

International relations is a branch of political science that examines the role of states, international alliances, NGOs, and multinational companies in an increasingly globalised world. It deals with issues like sovereignty, environmentalism, development, and human rights in the context of global affairs and is also concerned with the policies of individual states.

The subject will show you how the world works and how power structures are made, unmade, exploited, and resisted. It is, therefore, an excellent preparation for a career in civil service, politics, or diplomacy. International Relations modules will include political analysis, global histories, war and security in politics, social divisions, and global governance.

Careers in International Relations

International relations graduates will be equipped with the skills needed to unravel the complex network of factors that cause events in one part of the globe to have unlikely consequences in another. As such, roles in research, journalism, social policy or development and different branches of politics are all popular avenues for graduates to pursue.

International Relations Entry Requirements

• Typical International Baccalaureate requirements: 32 points.
• Typical A-level requirements: ABB.
• Typical IELTS requirements: 6.5 overall, with no lower than 6.0 in any one component.

Please note that entry requirements vary for each UK university.

Where can I study International Relations in the UK?

To learn more about the best international relations courses in the UK, find details on the top ten ranking International Relations universities in the Guardian University Guide 2025 below:

1. University of St Andrews
2. University of Glasgow
3. London School of Economics
4. Loughborough University
5. King’s College London
6. University of East London
7. Durham University
8. University of Aberdeen
9. University of Warwick
10. University of Sheffield

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