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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
International Relations
University of Lincoln
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Relations course at University of Lincoln.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £16,900 per year |
| International | £16,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L250
Here's what University of Lincoln says about its International Relations course.
Our BA (Hons) International Relations degree is an interdisciplinary programme which draws upon politics, economics, history, sociology, international law, geography and cultural studies to explore global issues such as conflict, global inequalities, sovereignty and human rights. International Relations is the study of how political, economic and cultural forces interact to mould relationships between nations. The balance of these dynamics enables peace and trade to be maintained in a complex, globalised world, where pockets of tension can rapidly escalate beyond borders. International Relations at Lincoln aims to provide a structured way of understanding and influencing the cross-border factors shaping our societies: security, conflict, inequality, development, intercultural understanding and human rights. Students are taught by academics who are currently engaged in research across a range of specialisms including terrorism, gender and sexuality, international political economy, war crimes and genocide, the politics of global health and the European Union. Teaching is driven by the latest developments in the discipline.
Source: University of Lincoln
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study International Relations at University of Lincoln.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Social and Political Sciences
Location
Lincoln (Main Site) | Lincoln
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• International relations
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
The first year of the course introduces central issues and concepts in international relations, global and UK politics and the broader social sciences. Students are supported to develop research and IT skills. In years two and three, the course explores the theoretical foundations of the subject, and students have the opportunity to learn about the operation of international diplomacy by participating in a Model United Nations simulation. Optional modules are offered in specialist areas spanning global, national and local levels of analysis. In the third year, students are required to produce an independent study in a research area of their choice. For the most up to date module information, please visit the course page for this programme on our website. Some programmes provide you with the opportunity to focus your study in a particular area through optional modules. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of some optional modules to some students. As the options often reflect staff research interests, they may alter over time due to staff availability.
How you will be assessed
The way students will be assessed on this course will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as a dissertation or essay, written and practical exams, portfolio development, group work or presentations to name some examples. Throughout this degree, students may receive tuition from professors, senior lecturers, lecturers, researchers, practitioners, visiting experts or technicians, and they may be supported in their learning by other students.
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Access is amazing we get emails and a point of contact with our tutors if we need any resources. Anything from health and well-being to employability they help with. They helped me find a placement this year and they send emails with information for everything we need!
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The facilities are very good the libraryu2019s open 24/7 and we have so many options for accommodation to choose from all are up to a decent standard. We have very good sports facilities and a student nightclub which also hosts many events like careers fairs. Thereu2019s so many lecture buildings al...
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My course is very good I have seminars and lectures one of each for 4 modules. My lecturers are amazing and always willing to help! All the power points and work is available online so itu2019s easy to not behind. Itu2019s really good to make friends they make us interact with others on our course. ...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Lincoln students who took the International Relations course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
high
Teaching on my course
90%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
75%
med
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lincoln. These students are taking International Relations or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Government and Politics | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Lincoln graduates who took International Relations - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lincoln graduates who took International Relations - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£26.1k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Relations.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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