International Relations

About this course

International relations is the study of how the world works beyond the borders of individual states: how countries, international organisations, and other actors interact, compete, and cooperate; what forces shape the international order; and why conflicts arise, persist, and sometimes end. It draws on political science, history, economics, and philosophy to develop rigorous analytical tools for understanding the complex dynamics of global affairs, from the structure of power in the international system to the specific mechanisms of trade, diplomacy, and security. At Manchester Metropolitan University, this full-time, three-year BA gives you the opportunity to explore how countries, international organisations, and non-state actors interact on the global stage, using theories and models to explain and interpret global power. You will examine questions ranging from the behaviour of indiv

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 41% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 6% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 9% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 6% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 12% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 8% of graduatescards →

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