International Relations (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
International Relations (Joint Honours) BA (Hons)
On this course you will learn how to analyse contemporary events in international politics and develop policy responses to them. Lecturers will help you to identify the underlying global forces that shape decisions on crucial issues like the rise of China, the Syrian crisis, climate change and development.
On the Joint Honours route you will study International Relations for 50 per cent of your study time, and for the other 50 per cent you will study modules from the History, Politics or Journalism BA courses.
This course is perfect if you are interested in a career in global politics, public affairs, foreign policy or humanitarian initiatives.
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Curriculum
This course produces graduates who think critically about the world around them, with specialist knowledge of international issues and how these underpin society. Students learn a wealth of transferable skills for employment, including effective verbal and written communication, independent study and group work.
Program Outcome
Other graduates choose to further their specialist knowledge with a postgraduate degree, on programmes such as:
- International Relations MA
- Diplomacy and World Order MA
- Economics and International Relations MSc
Program Tuition Fee
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Year 1
- Introduction to Politics
- Introduction to Contemporary International Relations
- Introduction to Globalisation
- Global Comparative Politics
Year 2
- Political Thought
- Themes and Debates in International Relations Theory
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
- The Politics of the European Union
- The Cold War
- Unity and Diversity in Contemporary America
- The Making of a Global World
- Politics in Action
- Corruption and its Avoidance
- Political Analysis
Year 3
- Dissertation
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
- Globalisation and Democracy
- International Security in a Globalised World
- American Presidency
- Power, Politics and Morality
- Health Strategy and Management
- Public Policy Making
- Managing the Environment
- Nationalism
Program delivery
You will be taught by a team whose work has achieved top scores in quality assessment exercises and by individuals who have National Teaching Fellow Status in recognition of their outstanding teaching. We are also active researchers and share our current work with you.
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.