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International Relations BA

UCAS code: L250

Key information

Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
AAA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
31 January 2024
Apply via UCAS

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Relations is an interdepartmental, multi-disciplinary programme addressing key global challenges, issues and approaches to politics. This three-year undergraduate course will provide you with a sophisticated understanding of International Relations, both as a subject of academic study and as intellectual preparation for a wide range of career choices. You will develop the ability to collect and evaluate a broad range of evidence, analyse complex issues and present arguments in a clear, concise and effective manner, both orally and in writing.

Key benefits

  • King's is a leading centre for the study of international relations, conflict and conflict resolution. Your learning will be supported by world renowned international scholars, including specialists on all the major regions of the world, who work closely with governments, armed forces and NGOs around the world.
  • In Year 2 and 3 you are able to choose from a wide variety of modules, enabling you to develop your specialist interests.
  • This course draws on cross-departmental expertise and includes modules from the Department of War Studies, the Department of European & International Studies and The Dickson Poon School of Law.
  • We focus on the development of employability skills, supporting you to pursue the career of your choice, including in foreign affairs, journalism, banking, defence, humanitarian aid and risk analysis. Our graduates have gone on to work in numerous sectors including for governments around the world, NGOs, International Organisations such as the UN, the EU and NATO, for consultancy firms and for charities such as Oxfam. They pursue careers in diplomacy, political analysis, management consulting, research, journalism and much more.
  • Our location in the heart of London gives unparalleled access to government, the City of London, the media, leading NGOs, museums (including the Imperial War Museum), as well as major libraries and research institutes.
Lili-Rose

I got to meet a lot of people with different opinions and from different backgrounds, which is really interesting when we get to share all that in debates during seminars. I find King’s amazing because it offers you a great balance between your studies and personal life, and I’m really excited about studying there for another two years.

Lili-Rose, International Relations BA

Employability

Graduates from the Department of War Studies go on to work in a range of fields including government (most commonly in Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs in the UK and abroad), academia, journalism, banking (often in emerging markets or risk analysis), research and policy think-tanks, humanitarian organisations and international organisations.

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Operations Analysis Specialist, UN Mine Action Service
  • Human Rights Lawyer
  • Journalists in Al Jazeera, The Telegraph, and freelancers
  • Performance Analyst, House of Commons
  • External Relations Associate, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Research Analyst, International Institute for Strategic Studies
  • Modelling and Simulation Analyst, NATO Allied Command Transformation
  • Security Adviser, Civil Service 

Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.

Employability

Graduates from the Department of War Studies go on to work in a range of fields including government (most commonly in Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs in the UK and abroad), academia, journalism, banking (often in emerging markets or risk analysis), research and policy think-tanks, humanitarian organisations and international organisations.

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Operations Analysis Specialist, UN Mine Action Service
  • Human Rights Lawyer
  • Journalists in Al Jazeera, The Telegraph, and freelancers
  • Performance Analyst, House of Commons
  • External Relations Associate, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Research Analyst, International Institute for Strategic Studies
  • Modelling and Simulation Analyst, NATO Allied Command Transformation
  • Security Adviser, Civil Service 

Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.

Key information

Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Campus
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
AAA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
31 January 2024
Apply via UCAS

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