International Relations and Philosophy - BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)

Oxford Brookes University

Our joint honours course allows you to pursue your own areas of interest within International Relations and Philosophy whilst also providing you with a solid foundation in both disciplines which will serve as a springboard for your future career development. The programme is designed to enable you to develop your knowledge and skills and become effective and independent learners.International Relations provides you with the opportunity to develop your understanding and knowledge of world politics, focusing on issues such as nationalism, global justice, security, migration and climate change. In Philosophy, our modules explore how the work of historical philosophers impacts upon debates that are central to contemporary philosophy.Links between research and undergraduate teaching are a distinctive feature of the programme, and the combined research experience and competencies of staff have shaped its design, content and delivery.We are Top 10 in the UK: International Relations and Philosophy is ranked 9th in the Guardian Philosophy subject league ranking 2025.

Combined Studies