International Relations BA (Hons)
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Why study BA International Relations at Goldsmiths****Our International Relations degree investigates the dynamics of a constantly changing world and develops your knowledge and skills to address the global challenges of the 21st century.**- A degree in international relations will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the processes and outcomes of world politics, including the relations between states, security and conflict, and global cooperation and governance.- At Goldsmiths you ...Read more


Why study BA International Relations at Goldsmiths


Our International Relations degree investigates the dynamics of a constantly changing world and develops your knowledge and skills to address the global challenges of the 21st century.

- A degree in international relations will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the processes and outcomes of world politics, including the relations between states, security and conflict, and global cooperation and governance.- At Goldsmiths you will study these themes in a way that reflects the College’s reputation as an institution at the forefront of critical thinking in the arts, humanities and cultural studies.- Our programme provides you with a contemporary perspective on international relations, one that prioritises Non-Western and Global South actors, institutions and ideas that challenge the post-Cold War liberal international order.- Not only will you study the ‘high politics’ of international relations – war, multilateral cooperation and international trade and finance – but international politics 'from below', focused on climate change, migration, human rights, human security and indigenous demands for global justice. - In line with the interdisciplinary approach to politics of the department, you will encounter ‘the international’ in diverse sites of cultural practices, including the politics of vision, non-Western political thought and music.- Studying international relations at Goldsmiths you will acquire a wide range of transferable academic and research skills suitable for the workplace or postgraduate study.- You can put your knowledge into practice with our work placement module. Work with organisations in the international relations sector, such as policy think-tanks, development agencies and NGOs and get real experience before you graduate.- Studying an international relations degree in London means that Westminster, global business, and diverse diasporas are all in easy reach.- When you join Goldsmiths you will become part of a global academic family, with students from more than 130 countries and alumni around the globe.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
60th
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
84%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Politics graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Politics graduate salary
£25,000
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Elsabet
23 Feb 23

The university provides a diverse environment and supportive module convenors in the politics department. However, it's also important to recognise the challenges that the..Read more

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Government & Politics
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English Literature
26%
Economics
25%
Sociology
24%
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Elsabet
23 Feb 23
International Relations BA (Hons)
The university provides a diverse environment and supportive module convenors in the politics department. However, it's also important to recognise the challenges that the...
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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London , Lewisham

Goldsmiths, University of London - a part of the esteemed University of London - is a pioneering institution in the UK’s capital....

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Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London Lewisham SE14 6NW United Kingdom
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