Professionals working in international relations have an in-depth understanding of the impact of political, economic, and cultural forces, balancing these dynamics to maintain peace and trade in a complex, globalised world, where pockets of tension can rapidly escalate beyond borders.

The International Relations degree 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.

Teaching on the course is driven by the latest developments in the discipline. Students are taught by academics who are currently engaged in research across a range of specialisms including terrorism, gender and sexuality, migration, security, international political economy, war crimes and genocide, the politics of global health, and the European Union.

This interdisciplinary programme draws upon politics, economics, history, sociology, international law, geography, and cultural studies to explore issues such as conflict, global inequalities, sovereignty, and human rights.

Placements

This course offers opportunities to undertake voluntary competitive work placements with a local council which can offer valuable experience of a professional policy environment. Placements are undertaken at the student’s own expense.

The College’s Work Opportunities Hub, which looks to identify suitable placements for students, can help those seeking to enhance their studies with work experience

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications for entry onto year one of a bachelor’s degree:

• Successful completion of an International Foundation programme
• Between 27 and 34 International Baccalaureate (IB) points depending on the course you wish to apply for. Specific information on IB requirements can be found on individual undergraduate course pages.