Program Overview

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Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

Overview

Embark on a transformative journey with a Bachelor's degree in Global Affairs, Politics, and International Relations. This course is designed for the next generation of leaders, diplomats, policy analysts, and global citizens who are prepared to face the complexities of the international stage.

Course Details

Level

Undergraduate

UCAS Code

L201

UCAS Points

112

Start Date

Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time

Location

Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

£9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

£14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

Dr Michael Francis

Course Structure

Year 1

• Discovering Global Affairs: The World Past and Present (40 Credits) Core
• The Big Questions (20 Credits) Core
• Governance, Media and State (20 Credits) Core
• Global Economic Thought (20 Credits) Core
• Making Sense of Political Ideas (20 Credits) Option
• Language options (20 Credits) Option

Year 2

• International Trade, Power and Diplomacy (20 Credits) Core
• Beyond the West: Geo-Politics in Context (20 Credits) Core
• Transforming Conflict: Global and Indigenous Paths to Peace (20 Credits) Core
• Global Sustainable Development (20 Credit) Core
• Experiential Learning: Researcher, Practitioner and Professional Development (40 Credits) Option
• Work Placement (40 Credits) Option
• Language options (40 Credits) Option

Year 3

• Deconstructing the International Political Economy (20 Credits) Core
• Global Political Communication (20 Credits) Core
• Africa in the World and the World in Africa (20 Credits) Core
• Crisis and Recovery: Disasters, Humanitarianism and Peace Economics (20 Credit) Core
• Major Independent Project in Global Affairs (40 Credits) Core

Entry Requirements

Home Students

• UCAS points: 112
• GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
• T Level: Merit
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

International Students

• UCAS points: 72
• GCE A level: 72 points overall, including grade D in A level
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: CCDD
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
• T Level: T Level: Pass (D or E on the core)
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: MMP
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Fees and Funding

Home Students

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Students

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Foundation Year

• £5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26)
• £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26)

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr Michael Francis
• Dr Rachel Massey
• Dr Meng Tong
• Dr Wasiu Are
• Dr Suzanne Francis
• Dr Mark Bendall

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester

Your Future Career

• Civil Service fast streamer
• Government social research officer
• Politician's assistant
• Public affairs consultant
• Public relations account executive
• Social researcher
• Charity officer
• Diplomatic service officer
• Forensic accountant
• Human resources officer
• Local government officer
• Market researcher
• Marketing executive
• Newspaper journalist
• Public relations officer
• Stockbroker

Careers Service

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.