1,379 International Relations and Global Politics Bachelors Degree Programs

A Bachelor of Social Science Honours in Political Science offers a comprehensive understanding of political systems, governance, and power dynamics at local, national, and global levels. Through the study of political theory, public policy, international relations, and comparative politics, students develop critical analytical skills to assess the forces that shape political decisions and structures.

Our BA in International Relations prepares students for international leadership and service. Students examine the great political powers. They discuss humanitarian issues and dynamics of the global community. Courses examine how social, political and economic forces shape the modern world.

The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy at the International Institute in Geneva is designed for students who want to build expertise in global affairs and prepare for decision-making careers in global governance, diplomatic services, international organizations, corporate business, and non-profit organizations. Delivered over three years in Geneva, the program combines academic study with strong international exposure, taking advantage of the city’s unique position as a global hub for diplomacy and multilateral institutions.

The BA in International Relations and Diplomacy at Heidelberg trains students for professional pathways in diplomacy, multinational organizations, and political analysis. Learners investigate foreign policy issues, global legal systems, and conflict dynamics while applying their knowledge through interactive simulations and case studies.

Our Degree in International Relations, with a long history, seeks a balance between the acquisition of knowledge and the development of skills; the learning method is participatory, combining theoretical and practical training. Our main objective is to train internationalist professionals with a solid foundation, with a strong interdisciplinary character and capable of working professionally in a complex and changing world".

Forward College is a Higher Education Institution designed for bright undergraduate students who wish to go beyond academic excellence. Our students combine a Bachelor’s degree from LSE (3# Europe*) or King’s College London (#6 in Europe**) with a fully international experience in Lisbon (year 1), Paris (year 2), and Berlin (year 3), leadership training, small-class teaching with an average of 15 students per class, and one-on-one tutoring by a world-class faculty. *QS ranking in social sciences and management 2024 **QS ranking in Psychology 2024

The business workplace is becoming increasingly international. The international relations program is ideal for students who are interested in combining the breadth of global knowledge offered by international relations coursework and the skills acquired in business courses. Students will learn to recognize, analyze and evaluate the role of major players, structures, and processes in business and politics.

This online BSc International Relations explores global challenges, international cooperation and the changing nature of power in world affairs.

The programme offers a multidisciplinary approach to contemporary problems through economic, political, legal and managerial studies. It provides sound quantitative training enabling you to interpret economic, political and social phenomena. You can graduate either in economics or in politics.

IRIO in Groningen is a bachelor program where international relations are not a specialization but a core business. The main emphasis is on the functions of international organizations and the process leading to their creation. Attention is paid to research skills, language training, methodologies, historical context, and theory. Last but not least: in Groningen, you study IRIO with Dutch and international students!

The PPLE programme is an interdisciplinary programme for students who wish to understand how people behave and can be influenced as individuals, in organisations or communities. It combines the analytical power of Economics and Law with the human understanding that Psychology and Politics bring. By merging these four pillars with Forward College’s unique approach to Leadership, you will learn to analyse, solve and act upon the multi-faceted problems of the 21st century.

From day one, you will be engaged in cutting-edge research and hands-on experiences that bridge the gap between theory and practical application. As you progress through your studies in this International Degree in Austria, you will cultivate the ability to navigate complex global landscapes where diplomacy, governance, and sustainability converge.

Our International Relations department in Geneva gives students exposure to the driving forces of contemporary politics, the geopolitical history that created our modern world, the analytical skills and critical theories of political science needed to understand these dynamics — as well as unparalleled access to witness international diplomacy in action.

This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) in Social Sciences (Politics) degree. You'll study core modules in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in ideas central to the social sciences. This will be combined with exploring the fundamentals of political theory and examining the debates and conflicts inherent in a modern democracy.

Development Studies focuses on international development and the challenges associated with a political and economic change in the international system. The course considers the relationships between the global North and South, examining how colonialism and capitalism have shaped our contemporary world. You will explore global poverty and inequality and the impact of globalisation on different parts of the world, including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, China, India, Central Asia and Latin America.