In an age of globalisation, our daily lives are affected by what happens across the world. From the financial crisis to war and conflict, international relations matters. It shapes government policy, affects our job prospects and impacts the lives of people from all parts of the world. If you want to explore the role of state and organisation in an increasingly interconnected world, this international relations and politics degree is the right choice for you.
In many cases, global politics and the decisions made by those in power can have significant consequences for populations and how they live. As part of this politics and international relations course, you’ll debate different ideologies and policies in global politics, developing your understanding of why wars occur, why states cooperate (or don’t cooperate) with each other, and how these ideas affect lives.
Designed with a strong international focus, you’ll also have the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad, immersing yourself in a different culture and experiencing new ways of life. These experiences will provide you with the real-world experience needed to stand out in a competitive employment industry.
In the most recent National Student Survey, this international relations and politics degree received 100% overall student satisfaction (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data).
**You will**
- Develop a thorough understanding of different ideologies and policies in global politics
- Acquire a range of transferable skills needed to launch your professional career
- Understand how lives are affected by both politics and the relations between relations
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Course Details - Modules
**Year one**
- International Politics I
- International Politics II
- Introduction to Security, Intelligence and Terrorism Studies
- International History: 1945-present
- International Organisations and Global Governance
- Britain and the World
**Year two**
- Contemporary Security
- Contemporary International Relations
- Terrorism and Irregular Warfare
Optional modules
- Britain and the Cold War, 1945-1991
- US Foreign Policy Since 1945
- Russian Foreign Policy
- Intelligence, Security and Politics in Britain 1909-1994
- Civil Wars and Development
**Year three**
- Dissertation
Optional modules - you will take two optional modules in semester one. In semester two you will choose either the Dissertation and one optional module, or the placement module:
- The Arab-Israeli Conflict
- Corruption in Contemporary Politics
- International Political Economy
- Politics and the Internet
- Populism in Politics
- British Counter Insurgency
- Politics Placement
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L294
Institution code:
S03
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
104 - 112 UCAS tariff points to be obtained from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent.
General Studies accepted.
History and / or Politics desirable but not essential.
To be obtained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points
Politics or History Preferred.
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points
Politics or History Preferred.
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points
Politics or History preferred
104 - 112 UCAS Tariff Points
History / Politics desirable but not essential
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0, no element below 5.5, is proof of this
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
48%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
94%
Go onto work and study:
97%
Fees and funding
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Provider information
The Crescent
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Salford
M5 4WT
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