Online BSc International Relations
DURATION
3 up to 6 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
GBP 21,550 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* indicative total programme cost for non-UK residents. £17,500 for UK residents
Introduction
Awarded by the University of London
Academic Direction from the London School of Economics and Political Science
The online BSc International Relations from the University of London helps you understand how diverse forces, actors and events shape our global community. With this degree, you could seek an advanced degree or a career in fields like diplomacy, government or consulting.
Online Learning With a Human Touch
Share knowledge, build skills and stay connected from anywhere in the world.
- Attend live Zoom sessions with engaging class teachers and fellow students.
- Access the digital campus from anywhere via mobile, tablet or desktop devices.
- Get personalised support at every stage, from admissions through to graduation.
Academic Excellence, Unparalleled Access
The University of London, founded in 1836, was the first university to admit students regardless of their gender, race or religion; the first to admit women to degree programmes; and the first to give students the opportunity to study wherever they are, providing access to higher education across the globe. Today, the University of London is home to more than 50,000 distance learners studying more than 200 qualifications in more than 190 countries.
LSE is a world-leading social science university that takes an interdisciplinary approach to learning. LSE students develop a holistic understanding of “the causes of things”, challenge conventional ways of thinking and tackle society’s most complex problems. LSE alumni and academics are making transformative contributions in diverse fields and sectors, from academia to politics. This global community includes 37 past or present prime ministers, presidents and premiers; 18 Nobel Prize winners; and seven Pulitzer Prize winners.
Rankings
This programme is designed by faculty from the world-leading London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), ranked #2 globally for Social Sciences and Management (2021 QS World University Rankings). Your courses draw on a wide range of social science specialisms, equipping you with an interdisciplinary understanding of the international relations field.
Program Outcome
Practical, Interdisciplinary Skills
- Unpack the changing nature of relationships between states, international organisations and non-state actors.
- Critically evaluate and distinguish between key theories, knowledge frameworks and methodologies.
- Analyse contemporary social and political issues, such as nuclear proliferation and environmental degradation, and form insightful and balanced judgements.