International Relations BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
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Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
International Relations BA (Hons)
Global forces are shaping our decisions on crucial issues in contemporary international politics.
On this course you will develop an in-depth understanding of some of the crucial developments impacting our world including the rise of China and India, the crisis in Syria, the challenges of facing terrorism and the persistence of poverty and inequality in the global south.
Choose from a wide range of modules including Global Comparative Politics, Corruption and its Avoidance, Making of a Global World, Politics of Nationalism and American Presidency.
Our teaching links theory and practice through simulations, engagement with House of Commons committees and the DMU Policy Commission – a supervised project-based module where staff and students work together to co-produce policy proposals in response to a contemporary political issue.
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Curriculum
The course prepares you for roles within a range of public and private organisations.
Recent graduates have gone onto careers such as Communications officer at the UK Ministry of Defence, Case Worker at Ministry of Justice, Internal Communications Advisor at Heathrow and Prosecution Manager at Arriva Rail North.
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Year 1
- Introduction to Politics
- Introduction to Contemporary International Relations
- Global Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Globalisation
Year 2
- Politics in Action
- Themes and Debates in Contemporary International Relations Theory
- Political Analysis
Plus two of the following options:
- The Making of a Global World
- The Politics of the European Union
- Unity and Diversity in Contemporary America
- The Cold War
- Corruption and its Avoidance
Year 3
- International Relations Dissertation
Plus three of these options:
- International Security in a Globalised World
- Politics of Nationalism
- Globalisation and Democracy
- American Presidency
- DMU Policy Commission
- Power, Politics and Morality
Program delivery
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment is through coursework (presentations, essays and reports) and usually an exam or test
We offer an equitable and inclusive approach to learning and teaching for all our students. Known as the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), our teaching approach has been recognised as sector leading. UDL means we offer a wide variety of support, facilities and technology to all students, including those with disabilities and specific learning differences.