About International Relations BA (hons) in York St John University

International Relations is the study of the relationships between states in a complex and evolving international system. When you study this subject you will explore pressing issues such as:

• Issues of international security and conflict
• Our responsibilities as global citizens
• The global economy, and the organisations which govern it
• Peacekeeping and the responsibility to protect
• The politics of global health
• Asylum and the politics of borders.

Through these topics you will develop your understanding of the historical and contemporary events and processes behind world politics. You will also learn to analyse these processes using various theoretical approaches.

By the end of your degree, you will be able to explain the historical factors behind developments in international relations, analyse the current international political and economic landscape, and identify the challenges that will shape our shared future.

There are many ways you can explore this subject beyond the classroom. You have the opportunity to:

• Take part in local, national and international field trips
• Undertake a work experience project
• Study abroad in your second year
• Hear from visiting speakers with many different specialist areas of expertise.
• Attend conferences, seminars, workshops and events within the School.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Higher Secondary School Certificate (Standard XII) 60% or higher

English language requirements 

• IELTS :6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component) 
• TOEFL IBT: Overall score of 75(Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 20)
• PTE:Overall score of 46 (Listening,Speaking,Reading,Writing:minimum level 36)

Highlights

York St John University Accommodation

• York St John University assures accommodation for all EU, UK, and first-year international students, if they apply for it before the deadline.

• The accommodation housing is located 1 mile or less than the main campus
• The housing facilities include a range of small and large room depend on price and facilities
• The accommodation sites are surrounded by the supermarket, shops, and green spaces of York city.

York St John University guarantees university accommodation to study abroad and exchange students. Here is the accommodation charge for the term 2021-22:

York St John University Cost of Attendance

The estimated Cost of Attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation, and other living expenses. The accommodation costs have been tabulated in the accommodation section.

Tuition Fee: Fee for International Student (Standard): 12,750