Politics and International Relations

Bachelor's degree

In Leeds

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview ​The Politics and International Relations programme explores politics at both&#;a&#;local&#;and&#;global level. It examines political processes, the thought that justifies them, and the various challenges they must confront.&#;

There are core strands in British political processes&#; globalised/comparative politics and&#;political theory. Options will reflect areas of specialism within the University including politics in literature and film; politics and the media; politics and business, and the relation of politics to religion.

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Location

Start date

Leeds (West Yorkshire)
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Brownberrie Lane, LS18 5HD

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Course Benefits ​Understand contemporary global and political transformations that are re-shaping the world we live in.
Professional work placements that will help you explore your future career opportunities.
The course blends theory and practice, giving you work relevant skills. ​

Typically, our entry offer for this degree course is 104 UCAS tariff points.
Other requirements: For the old GCSE system we require grade C or above and for the new GCSE grading system we will accept grade 4 or higher in English Language.​​
We welcome students with a wide range of qualifications such as A Levels, BTECs and accredited Access courses.  We treat every application on its own merits; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.

We accept a variety of international equivalent qualifications and Leeds...

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Subjects

  • Politics
  • International
  • International Relations
  • Media
  • Political Theory
  • Global

Course programme

On this course you will study a range of modules which may include the following: Year 1:
HUM4992 - Critical Thinking Skills.
PTC4042-Professional Placement.
PTC4052-Classical Political Theory.
PTC4022-Introduction to International Relations.
PTC4032-Introduction to Political Science.
PTC4002-British Politics.
Year 2:
PTC5082-Professional Development and Placement (Volunteering).
PTC5042-Professional Development and Placement.
PTC5072-The European Union.
PTC5052-Contemporary Political Theory.
PTC5062-Politics and the Media.
PTC5032-Political Science.
PTC5022-Global Crises.
Year 3:
HIS6792 - History and Media: Reporting Crisis.
PTC6082-Blasphemy and Freedom of Speech.
PTC6072-Counter-Terrorism.
PTC6062-Politics in Literature and Film.
PTC6092-Professional Learning Through Work.
SOC6052 - Performance, Culture and Communication.
PTC6022-Democracy and Democratization.
PTC6034-Professional Research Project.

Additional information

Course Information The programme offers a coherent and well-designed structure that provides an insight into the academic study of politics, but with a particular focus on developing your ability to become an active and engaged producer of knowledge, not just a passive receiver of it. There are opportunities to develop specialist expertise and to develop your understanding of professional policy and practice through placements with local employers and agencies in relevant organisations. Read our full course terms and conditions.

Politics and International Relations

£ 9,250 + VAT