International Relations - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
3 Years
Taught by our team of expert academics, you’ll learn about the history and issues surrounding global inequalities relating to race, gender, sexuality and poverty. You’ll also be able to explore trending social movements such as #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter.
You can examine radicalisation and what leads someone to terrorism, the social issues affecting immigration and the intricacies of cyberwarfare.
Gain industry experience and build a rewarding career, where no two days are the same, with a degree in International Relations from London Met.
90% of our international relations and politics students were satisfied with their course according to the National Student Survey 2020.
On this International Relations BA (Hons) degree, you’ll examine major social and political issues in the world today, learn from a diverse team of academic experts and gain practical hands-on experience through a work placement. All of this will put you in the best possible position for an exciting career in international relations.
Our experienced lecturers will work with you to explore the major concepts of international relations – peace, conflict and diplomacy. You’ll then use this theory to explore your own areas of interests, which can be anything from the role of religion, to Middle Eastern politics, to foreign policy analysis, nuclear proliferation or intelligence agencies.
We place a huge emphasis on your employability, which is why we’ll encourage you to undertake a work placement as part of this course. Here’s where studying in the heart of London pays off: you can secure work experience at thinktanks, non-governmental organisations (think Amnesty International) or embassies. This aims to prepare you for the next step in your career journey, whether that’s in graduate employment or further study.
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About this course
This International Relations BA degree will prepare you to hit the ground running in a range of different organisations and roles. You could go on to work in the diplomatic service, the United Nations or the European Union, international companies or non-governmental organisations (NGOs) specialising in international development, human rights and environmental fields.
We have alumni working in a variety of overseas positions all around the world. Our graduates aren’t just limited to roles directly relating to international relations, some have gone into research, teaching, international business, work in the media or are involved in political campaigns.
a minimum of grades CCC in three A levels (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg Advanced Diploma)
English Language GCSE at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
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Subjects
- Latin
- IT Law
- Human Rights
- Conflict
- International Relations
- Diplomacy
- Politics
- IT
- Design
- Perspective
- International
- Global
- Law
- Public
- Project
- Communications
- Systems
- Employability
- Foreign Policy
- World Politics
Course programme
- Global Politics, Economy and Society (core, 30 credits)
- Introduction to International Relations (core, 30 credits)
- Peace, Conflict and Diplomacy since 1945 (core, 30 credits)
- Politics and Government (core, 30 credits)
- Approaches to International Relations and Foreign Policy (core, 30 credits)
- Shifting Global Power in the 21st Century (core, 15 credits)
- Strategy in the Contemporary World (core, 15 credits)
- Creating a Winning Business 1 (alternative core, 15 credits)
- Politics and International Relations: Work-Based Learning (alternative core, 15 credits)
- American Foreign Policy (option, 15 credits)
- Contemporary US Politics (option, 15 credits)
- Diplomacy Old and New (option, 30 credits)
- Immigrants and Nativists (option, 15 credits)
- Peace and Conflict in Theory and Practice (option, 30 credits)
- Political Theory (option, 30 credits)
- Politics of the Middle East (option, 15 credits)
- Racism and Ethnicity (option, 30 credits)
- The Politics of the European Union (option, 15 credits)
- International Security in an Era of Globalisation (core, 30 credits)
- Creating a Winning Business 2 (alternative core, 15 credits)
- Placement 1 Semester (alternative core, 15 credits)
- Placement 1 Year (alternative core, 30 credits)
- Politics and International Relations: Work-Based Learning (alternative core, 15 credits)
- Project 1 Semester (alternative core, 15 credits)
- Project 1 Year (alternative core, 30 credits)
- Action and Identity: Gender and Political Participation (option, 15 credits)
- African Politics (option, 15 credits)
- Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding (option, 30 credits)
- Human Rights and International Conflict (option, 15 credits)
- Latin American Politics (option, 15 credits)
- Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (option, 30 credits)
- The Politics of Modern States (option, 30 credits)
You’ll be assessed through individual and group presentations, case studies, coursework (including reports, research papers, briefing paper, essays, blogs and simulations) and a final-year dissertation or work placement.
We want you to achieve the best you can, which is why we’re on-hand for any support and guidance you may need throughout this three-year degree.
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International Relations - BA (Hons)