BA (Hons) International Relations in Egham United Kingdom | Royal Holloway, University of London

The BA in International Relations explores key topics including conflict and security, diplomacy and economic development, globalization and power dynamics, media and social movements, and international political economy.

Students develop a strong grounding in both the historical context of international relations and contemporary IR theory, examining areas like post-colonial transitions, global institutions, European unification, foreign policy processes, counterterrorism strategies, migration patterns, and non-state armed groups. This foundation enables deeper comprehension of modern global governance complexities and their theoretical frameworks. The program's flexible structure allows students to focus on their preferred aspects of international relations as they advance.

The curriculum provides comprehensive insights into global political interactions between nations, organizations, and individuals, while addressing pressing international challenges. Students acquire thorough knowledge of international relations mechanisms, considering factors such as recent worldwide financial instability, EU transformations, migration trends, human rights issues, international terrorism, China's growing influence, American hegemony, Middle Eastern conflicts, and developmental obstacles facing African nations.

Duration: 3 years full time