International Relations and Modern Language (French/German/Spanish)

This program highlights the benefits of an interdisciplinary course of study.  A combination of courses reflecting the current state of global affairs, with a particular European focus, allows students to maximize their understanding of political institutional arrangements and practices while honing their chosen language skills while focusing on topics of contemporary social and political interest.

Students will begin their course of study acquiring a sound knowledge of domestic and international politics. Upon completion students will have a sound understanding of the nature of global and European and domestic political institutions, which, when combined with the year abroad component of this degree program, will set them on a strong career path further developing the language and critical thinking skills acquired during their four years at Aston University.

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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Year 1 Core modules:

Europe and the Making of the Modern World     LP1016
Information Skills     LP1012
Introduction to International Relations     LP1021
Introduction to the European Union     LP1065

If taking French:
French Language Skills I     LF1005
Introduction to French Culture     LF1024
France since the Revolution     LF1025

If taking German:
German Language Skills I     LG1001
Introduction to the German-speaking countries     LG1038
Postwar Germany     LG1039
German Language Past and Present     LG1011
German Current Affairs     LG1023

If taking Spanish:
Spanish Language Skills I     LS1001
Introduction to Spain     LS1015
Introduction to Latin America     LS1019