BA International Relations
Richmond American University London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 15,645 *
Application deadline
30 Jun 2024
Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* EU, international & United States | UK full time: £9,250
Introduction
With such a varied range of topics, it's no wonder our graduates go on to such diverse and successful careers. This degree will prepare you for a career in international organisations, business, finance, government institutions, agencies, and the media.
It will provide you with specific knowledge in three core areas: International Relations theory and concepts, global institutions, and contemporary issues in international affairs.
You'll be able to choose topics from a variety of electives including &'Terrorism and Counter Terrorism', &'Peace and Justice', Politics of Environmentalism', &'The American Presidency', and &'The European Union.'
Our Program is designed to offer you a specialisation as you progress with your degree, according to your main area of interest. You can also take courses which allow you to specialise in the International Relations of different regions, including the USA, Latin America, the EU, Asia, Russia, Africa and the Middle East.
We'll introduce you to the main concepts and approaches to the study of international relations and encourage you to analyse, interpret and evaluate world political events and issues.
It's a broad remit as you'll investigate security, nationalism and warfare while also addressing politics within international law and institutions, the global economy, and issues related to development and developing states.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
A range of scholarships are available for both undergraduate and master's students, see our website for details.
Curriculum
Year 1
Modules
- The Global Cold War
- World Politics
- Political Ideologies
- Government, State, Politics
- Tools for Change
- Research and Writing I
Plus one of the following:
- Visual Thinking
- Narratives of Change
Year 2
Modules
- Introduction to International Relations
- Global Politics in the C21st
- Modern Political Thought
- Rich World Poor World
- Research and Writing II
- Social Change in Practice
- Probability and Statistics 1
Year 3
Modules
- Nationalism and Conflict
- Conflict & Conflict Resolution
- Global Development Politics
- Globalization and Anti-Globalization
- Research Methods: Social Sciences
Plus one of the following:
- Politics and Elections in the USA
- Political Communications
- Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
- Russian History and Politics
- Rise Of The Right: History of Fascisms
- Global Energy Politics
- International Human Rights
- Capitalism and its Critics
- Democracy and its Enemies
- Politics of Environmentalism
- British Politics: Inside Parliament
Plus one of the following:
- Service Learning: Digital Collaboration
- Service Learning: Leadership in a Changing World
- Service Learning: Environment and Society
- Service Learning: Global Citizenship and Migration
Year 4
Modules
- International Relations Theory
- Diplomatic Studies
- Sustainable Development
- Security Studies
- Senior Seminar in International Relations 1
- Senior Seminar in International Relations 2
Plus one of the following:
- The American Presidency
- Culture, Power and Empire
- Modern Warfare and Social Change
- Politics of International Law
- Peace and Justice
- Policy-Making in a Globalized World
- The European Union
Integrated Internship
- World Internship International Relations
- Internship In International Relations
Program Outcome
- Acquire an analytical grasp of contemporary social, political and economic issues as well as conflicts at international and regional level
- Broaden your perspective by understanding the main actors and institutions in the international system and their impact on society
- Gain vital work experience with an international internship, enhancing your career opportunities, while building experience with writing in a range of professional formats from project evaluations, policy briefs and policy-maker profiles to NGO campaign analyses and project grant applications
- Take part in field trips to the European Parliament, Council and Commission and NATO in Brussels and the International Court of Justice in the Hague
- Learn from faculty academics leading research in specialist areas from Conflict and Peace Studies.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduate Destinations
Below is a list of where some of the graduates of this Program have gone on to work.
- Embassy of Dominican Republic
- The European Commission
- Moody's Investors Service
- PwCoopers
- US Department of Homeland Security