Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Relations at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is a three-year full-time programme that delves into the complexities of global politics, economics, law, and security. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between states and international organisations, preparing students for careers in diplomacy, international organisations, policy analysis, and more.

Subjects

Year 1

Core Modules

• Approaches to Global Politics
• Governing the World: Introduction to the International System
• Introduction to ASEAN Politics
• Perspectives on Malaysian Politics
• Beginners French or Spanish*Theory and Practice of Diplomacy

Optional Modules

• Theory and Practice of Diplomacy

Year 2

Core Modules

• Global Political Economy and International Development
• International Relations of the Asia Pacific
• The Contemporary World since 1945
• French*

Optional Modules

• Cultural Politics
• Global Media and Communication
• Introduction to Citizenship
• People, Groups and Society
• Political Communication, Public Relations and Propaganda
• Understanding the Malay World
• International Security

Year 3

Core Modules

• Dissertation: Politics, History and International Relations (for non-language students)
• Advanced French or Spanish*

Optional Modules

• *French only
• Food, Hunger and Development
• Nationalism and the State: Themes and Perspectives from Contemporary Southeast Asia
• Policy and Persuasion
• Politics and International Relations of the Middle East
• Regionalism in World Politics: The Case of ASEAN

Requirements

Qualification	Requirements
A Level	BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies).
IB Diploma	24 points overall.
Australian Year 12	ATAR 78, with consideration for relevant subjects.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)	75% average across 6 subjects.
Gaokao (NCEE) & Senior High School Diploma (China)	68% average in Gaokao, 70% overall in Senior High School Diploma.
Senior School Certificate (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) – Class XII	75% average from the best 4 subjects (excluding local language, Environmental Education, general studies, and Physical Education).
Advance Placement (AP)	4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects.
Diploma – Local Institutions	Assessed case-by-case, typically GPA 3.0/4.0 with good grades in relevant subjects.
Foundation – Local Institutions	Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 with good grades in relevant subjects.
Nottingham’s Foundation Programme	Successful completion with requirements met.
English Language	– IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element). – TOEFL (iBT) 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading, and 22 in Speaking). – PTE (Academic) 71 (with no less than 65 in each element). – MUET Band 4.5.

Tuition Fee For International Students

Details	Tuition Fee
Total	USD 33,927