This International Relations degree will help students understand the complexities of relationships between different countries and how they engage with each other to effectively manage a wide range of problems on a global scale.

While the International Relations degree is a distinct academic discipline, it is by its nature interdisciplinary and students will acquire knowledge from a range of disciplines such as politics, history, geography, economics and law. On the International Relations BA students will develop the all-round skills needed for a modern working world - critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and creativity. 

University of Birmingham has one of the largest and most vibrant international student communities in the UK, with 5,000 international students from more than 150 different countries and 31% of academic staff from overseas. Find out more about studying as an international student.