The programme aims to provide a rigorous and wide-ranging education in the study of international relations, combined a range of free choices. The programme encompasses significant aspects of international relations as set out in the latest national Politics and International Benchmark statement: international relations theory; history of the international system; foreign policy analysis; area studies.

Students who graduate with a degree in International Relations (Flexible Honours) will have acquired:
• A general knowledge of comparative and international political analysis, combined with an appreciation of the economic context of international politics;
• A detailed knowledge of international political institutions;
• An ability to evaluate international political systems and theories, and analyse critically the arguments of scholarly authorities;
• The disposition to approach any subject of enquiry in an open-minded, rigorous and undogmatic manner and the skill to construct arguments and express their own views in a logical and lucid fashion.

• Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (Link);
• Relevant Subject Benchmark Statement(s) (Link)

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the departmental or programme handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually by the University of Buckingham and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.