BA International Relations (with a modern language)
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) International Relations (with a modern language) is an undergraduate degree combining global politics with modern language study. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Language & Translation. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year. The first year covers the foundations of global politics and communication through Global Chronicles: the Making of the International Order, Interactive Learning Skills and Communication, Modern Language, International Governance: Challenges and Conflict, and Intercultural Communication and Working in Languages. The second year develops applied knowledge and theoretical understanding through Fit for the Future, Modern Language, and International Relations Theory. The final year focuses on advanced contemporary themes and independent work via Global Political Order and Disorder, International Relations Independent Project, and Modern Language.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 61%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Global Chronicles: the Making of the International Order
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Modern Language
- International Governance: Challenges and Conflict
- Intercultural Communication and Working in Languages
- Fit for the Future
- Modern Language
- International Relations Theory
- Global Political Order and Disorder
- International Relations Independent Project
- Modern Language
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA International Relations (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £29,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA International Relations (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA International Relations (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA International Relations (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BA International Relations (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA International Relations (with a modern language) at Manchester Metropolitan University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.