International Relations and Politics

• The focus of the programme is on contemporary policy issues at the national and international level, with specific topics including environmental politics, international security, activism and protest movements, the history and politics of China and India, and digital journalism • This course enables you to study a wide variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, including political and international relations theory, qualitative and quantitative methods, historical methods, communication and media studies methods, and the journalistic method • We offer you an employability-focused module to develop problem-focused solutions facing different stakeholders in society, such as businesses, government, NGOs and charities • This course offers global study abroad opportunities with the chance to spend a semester at partner universities in Europe, the United States and Asia • Optional placement year Optional placement year • Historical Methods and Sources (PDP)

IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

International students: £17,500 per year

UK students: £9,535 per year

UK/Home: £9,535 per year

International: £17,500 per year

September 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2026

• Derby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom