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University of East Anglia UEA
Norwich Research Park
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
International Relations with Modern History with a Placement Year
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 14 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
Overview
Ever wondered why global politics works the way it does today? International relations scholars examine how our world functions now, while historians unravel the past to illuminate the present. Together, these complementary disciplines offer you the most complete understanding of global politics across time. On this version of the course, you’ll normally spend 9-12 months of your third year in a work placement, gaining invaluable real-world experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice.
Our BA International Relations and Modern History with a Placement Year is an exciting journey that takes you from the origins of our modern global system to today's breaking headlines. You'll develop skills that employers value while exploring questions that truly matter. Throughout your degree, you'll receive personalised support from your academic adviser and a dedicated career specialist who'll help you identify, and access opportunities aligned with your passions and goals.
At UEA, you'll dive into current global issues like what causes wars to break out and why economic crises spread across borders. Simultaneously, you'll develop the historical perspective needed to truly understand these challenges—seeing how today's system of separate nations evolved over more than three centuries.
You'll discover how today's pressing challenges—from climate change cooperation to growing competition between world powers and conflicts from Europe to the Indo-Pacific—all have deep historical roots that explain why they're so difficult to solve.
Taught by leading experts from two prestigious UEA Schools known for outstanding teaching and research, this course prepares you for diverse career paths. Many graduates pursue rewarding careers in politics, diplomacy, journalism, think tanks, international business, and non-profit organisations making real differences in the world.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 14 September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LV2P
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- LV2P
- Institution code:
- E14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level BBB
Contextual offer: BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDM
Contextual offer: DMM
Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
Access to HE Diploma M: 45 credits
Access to Humanities & Social Sciences pathway
Contextual Offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3.
Scottish Higher AABBB
Scottish Advanced Higher CCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 31 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
T Level M
Accepted subject: Any.
GCSE Requirements: GCSE English Language grade 4 or C and GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C.
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes – please see our website www.uea.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate/contextual-admissions for further information.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications - for further information please visit our website www.uea.ac.uk
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) |
We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including speaking, listening, reading and writing)
We will also accept a number of other English language qualifications. Please check our website for details: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
English Language Equivalencies https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/our-admissions-policy/english-language-equivalencies
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
This course may make contextual offers. This means that we use additional information to understand and recognise your potential to succeed at UEA. Using this insight, we could provide you with an offer with reduced entry requirements to study at UEA. You don’t need to do anything to be considered – if eligible we will process your contextual offer automatically, based on the data we hold in your application. We do not make contextual offers during clearing. Check our website for eligibility.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees increase annually for all students in subsequent years of study. Any fee increase is based on the fee for the year that you register. Home undergraduate fees, whose rates are regulated by the UK Government, will be amended in line with any alteration advised by the UK Government. Fees not regulated by the UK Government will increase by a maximum of 4% or RPI-X whichever is the higher. RPI-X is the Retail Prices Index excluding mortgage interest.
For further information about additional costs for your course and information on fee status please see our website.
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