International Relations, BSc (Hons)

The BSc in International Relations at the University of Southampton addresses key questions about global conflict, nation interactions, and intentions, while deepening understanding of international politics, democracy, and justice in modern society. Students will explore political systems, theories, and contemporary developments, honing analytical, critical thinking, and independent research skills. Optional modules allow focus on areas like UK, EU, or US politics, or topics in criminology, economics, and ethics. Graduates often pursue careers in political institutions, think tanks, advocacy organisations, civil service, and journalism, with the department ranked in the Top 20 in the UK for International Relations (The Guardian University Guide 2024).The course examines foreign and security policies of major global players, featuring modules such as Theorising International Politics, Ethics of War, and Advanced Social Data Science. Assessment combines examinations and coursework, tailored to each module, with final degree classifications determined by marks from the second and third years. For more details on modules, visit the university's website.

With our International Relations course you will learn about the foreign and security policies of the major players in world politics. Some of the modules you may study include Theorising International Politics; Ethics of War; and Advanced Social Data Science For further module information visit https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/international-relations-degree-bsc#modules