Program Overview

BA (Hons) International Relations (with a modern language)

Overview

Studying international relations with a language gives you the opportunity to step out onto the global stage. This course is about using theories and models to best explain and understand power in the world, why the world is the way it is, and how we can change it.

Course Information

• Entry year: September 2026
• Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS tariff points
• Course length: 3 years full-time, 4 years full-time with study abroad or placement

Course Overview

These courses give you the opportunity to study international relations in combination with another language. An international relations degree will help you to gain appreciation of how states, international organisations, and non-state actors interact on the global stage.

Features and Benefits

• Enhance your employability through activities including internships and volunteering
• Language expertise – the majority of our academic, research and support staff are native speakers of French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese
• Located in the University’s state-of-the-art Grosvenor East building, you will have access to the Language Resource Centre
• Experience the world – you will have the opportunity to spend your third year studying overseas or on placement
• Research expertise – academic staff with research into languages specialisms

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

• Teaching Excellence Framework: We have received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), meaning we're rated as an outstanding university for our student experience

Year 1

In Year 1 you will study units designed to give you the key skills and ideas needed for the rest of your degree.

Core Modules

• Global Chronicles: the Making of the International Order
• Intercultural Communication and Working in Languages
• International Governance: Challenges and Conflict
• Modern Language

Year 2

In Year 2, you will take further language and international relations units.

Core Modules

• Modern Language
• International Relations Theory
• Fit for the Future

Year 3

In Year 3, you will have the option to spend a year on placement or studying abroad. You'll then return to Manchester Met for your final year.

Core Modules

• Global Political Order and Disorder
• International Relations Independent Project
• Modern Language

Study and Assessment

• Year 1: 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study
• Year 2: 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study
• Year 3: 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study
• Assessment: 100% coursework in all years

Placements

After your second year you can choose to progress to your final year or take an optional year to go on placement or studying abroad.

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 104-112 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5
• UK students: 104-112 UCAS tariff points, with specific requirements for different qualifications
• International students: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalised.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation
• Explore your options and build sought-after skills: Through our Careers Service, you will be supported and encouraged to get ready for further study or working life

Related Courses

• BA (Hons) International Relations and Spanish
• BA (Hons) International Relations and French