Program Overview

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Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Geography BSc (Hons)

Overview

The University of Chester offers a dynamic and comprehensive combined honours degree in Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Geography. This course provides students with a unique blend of academic excellence, real-world experience, and a global perspective, empowering them to navigate and influence the complex landscapes of international relations, politics, global affairs, and geographical dynamics.

Course Details

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• L2FG

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• October 2025, October 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 Suzanne Francis

Course Structure

The course is designed around in-person study, with a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, and peer-led discussions. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in areas that interest them the most, with a focus on theoretical, practitioner, and professional development.

Year 1

• Foundation Year (optional)
• Introduction to Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations
• Human Geography
• Physical Geography
• Global Economic Thought
• Making Sense of Political Ideas (optional)
• Language options (optional)

Year 2

• International Trade, Power and Diplomacy
• Beyond the West: Geo-Politics in Context
• Resilient Communities
• Environmental Change: Minutes to Millennia
• Experiential Learning: Researcher, Practitioner and Professional Development (optional)
• Work Placement (optional)
• Language options (optional)

Year 3

• Special Topics for Geographers in Global Affairs
• Africa in the World and the World in Africa
• Crisis and Recovery: Disasters, Humanitarianism and Peace Economics
• Major Independent Project in Global Affairs

Entry Requirements

Home Students

• UCAS points: 112
• GCE A Level: BCC-BBC
• BTEC: DMM
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• Irish/Scottish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4
• Access requirements: 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above

International Students

• UCAS points: 112
• English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Foundation Year

• UCAS points: 72
• GCE A Level: 72 points overall, including grade D in A Level
• BTEC: MMP
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points
• Irish/Scottish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4

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 Rebecca Collins
• Dr Meng Tong
• Dr Suzanne Francis
• Dr Mark Bendall
• Dr Daniel Bos
• Dr Wasiu Are

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester

Your Future Career

Graduates of this course have a wide array of career opportunities across various sectors, including:

• Diplomacy and Foreign Service
• International Development
• Geopolitical Analysis
• Environmental Policy and Conservation
• National Security and Intelligence
• International Business and Trade
• Urban Planning and Development
• Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management
• Academia and Research
• Journalism and Media

Careers Service

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences, including tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance.