BSc Politics with International Relations
Postgraduate
In Birmingham
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Postgraduate
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Birmingham
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Why choose this course? Politics at Aston is currently ranked Top 20 in the UK for Employability in the latest Guardian University Guide and Sunday Times University Guide. Politics at Aston achieved 95% Overall Satisfaction in the 2014 National Student Survey. Regular conferences coordinated by the Aston Centre for Europe and open to all students involving MPs, MEPs, representatives of think tanks and civil servants looking at contemporary political issues Politics & International Relations at Aston has been rated between 101-150 institutions globally for 2012-13, in the QS World University Rankings International relations at Aston is currently ranked Top 20 in the UK for Employability in the latest Guardian University Guide and Sunday Times University Guide. International relations at Aston achieved 95% Overall Satisfaction in the 2014 National Student Survey.
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3 years full time or 4 years with integrated placement year
UCAS Code: L290
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A-levels: ABB from 3 A-levels. General Studies accepted. If your predicted grades are close to those stated in Aston's typical offers and if you are interested in Aston University and the courses we offer we encourage you to apply to us as one of your 5 UCAS choices. In addition to your predicted grades, when making offers we also consider your previous academic performance (eg AS grades, GCSEs), your school/college reference and the commitment and motivation you...
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Subjects
- IT
- Politics
- International
- International Relations
- University
- Conflict
- Employability
Course programme
Politics and International Relations – two closely related disciplines – are combined in this popular, single honours political science degree. The programme explores politics and international relations in British, European and global settings and examines theories about the nature of politics and international relations from the ancient to the modern world. You will explore the complex relationship between ethics and international action via co-operation or conflict. The history and present day functionality of the European Union and policy-making at international, national and regional levels is also explored.
To prepare our graduates for careers in a global environment, there is a practical element of language learning via a module in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Japanese or Portuguese.
The placement year is an optional feature of the programme and is designed to give you real life experience and to act as a springboard to your future career.
Sample module options: The modules below are indicative only. When an offer is made, students will receive a detailed programme specification which forms part of our terms and conditions.
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Information Skills LP1012
Europe and the Making of the Modern World LP1016
Introduction to Politics LP1019
British Politics since 1945 LP1020
Introduction to International Relations LP1021
Introduction to the European Union LP1065
University Wide Language Programme
Year 2 Core modules:
Research Methods in Political and Social Science LP2006
Institutions and Policies of the European Union LP2020
History of Political Thought LP2001
Comparative Government and Politics LP2007
International Relations: Theories and Issues LP2014
Choose 40 credits from the following optional modules:
Security Studies in a Changing World LP2021
Introduction to Political Economy LP 2022
University Wide Language Programme
Year 3
Optional Placement
Final Year Core:
Extended Politics/International Relations Dissertation LP3006
Choice totalling 80 credits from the following:
The International Relations of East Asia LP3015
Religion and Politics of Contemporary Europe LP3016
Political Communication LP3018
The American Presidency LP3019
Nationalism & Political Power LP3020
Political Parties and Party Systems LP3024
Conflict and Politics in Contemporary Balkans LP3025
Contemporary Conflict LP3028
Diplomacy and Soft Power LP3029
The Far Right in Europe LP3030
The Challenges of Climate Change LY3031
Understanding Foreign Policy LP3033
Northeast Asia: From Conflict to Cooperation LP3034
Gender and Politics LP3035
Interest groups and lobbying LP3036
Regions and Regionalism in Europe LP3412
Contemporary Political Theory LP3416
Political Leaders: Case Studies and Comparative Perspectives LP3415
BSc Politics with International Relations