Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - International Relations and Modern Languages

On UEA's BA International Relations and Modern Languages degree, students will hone their skills in French, Spanish, or Japanese to degree level, and spend a life-changing year abroad. They will also study the key issues and events in contemporary global politics. Graduates go on to exciting and rewarding careers in a variety of areas working for international agencies, parliaments, political parties, charities, non-government organisations (NGOs), think-tanks, and other fields. 

Studying global politics and a language side by side isn’t just useful in terms of future careers: students will also gain a particular insight into the culture of another country or region, helping to understand issues of politics and policy from another perspective. 

Students will be taught by academic staff who are active researchers and experts in their field. In the language part of this degree, students will develop and expand their ability to read, write, and communicate within their chosen language. In the international relations modules, students will learn about and debate key questions of contemporary global politics. They will consider questions such as: How important are states in a globalised world of transnational corporations, non-governmental organisations, and international organisations? What role does war and military power play within today’s international system? And how do we address shared challenges from climate change, migration, to poverty and underdevelopment? 

Students will spend their third year in a country where their chosen degree language is spoken. This will be an opportunity to develop their intercultural awareness, resourcefulness and flexibility, along with their language skills. It’s also a great way to demonstrate resilience, confidence, and ability to thrive in an international setting, to future employers.