BSc International Relations - German
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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.
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Entry requirements
ABB- BBB from 3 A-levels, including at least one of French, German or Spanish Grade B. General Studies accepted.
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Subjects
- English Language
- International Relations
- Political Institutions
- Politics
- Access
- Benefits
- International Politics
- English
- Sound
- International
- Global
- University
- Critical Thinking
Course programme
4 years full-time with integrated year abroad
UCAS Code:
International Relations and French LR2C
International Relations and German LR2G
International Relations and Spanish LR2K
Please note these UCAS codes apply to applicants who wish to apply for Post A-Level German/Spanish or for beginners German/Spanish.
Typical Offers
A Levels: ABB- BBB from 3 A-levels, including at least one of French, German or Spanish Grade B. General Studies accepted.
Applicants for beginners Spanish or German are not required to have any previous experience of language learning but we would anticipate that applicants receiving an offer would demonstrate a clear commitment to studying languages via the AS Personal Statement. Applicants with GCSE Spanish are welcome to apply for the ab initio programmes. Applicants with AS would normally be interviewed and may receive an offer for the ab initio programme or for the post A-Level programme depending on the level of language demonstrated at interview.
Whilst the grades listed here are our entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only an estimate. We will therefore consider applicants with predicted grades that fall below these entry requirements if the application is of a high standard. However, any offer made will not be lower than stated above. In addition to your predicted grades, when making offers we also consider your previous academic performance (eg GCSEs), your school/college reference and the commitment and motivation you demonstrate for your chosen course via the personal statement. Applicants and their teachers/advisers are welcome to contact us with individual queries about entry qualifications via If you already have your grades and would like to check your suitability for one of our courses please contact us via e-mail. Applicants and their teachers/advisers are welcome to contact us with individual queries about entry qualifications via
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IB: 32-33 points in the IB diploma including TOK/Bonus points. Standard level Maths and English 5 required and 6 in Higher Level French, German or Spanish.
Access: Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in each module. Humanities or Social Sciences Access course preferred, but other courses considered on an individual basis. A-level grade B in French, German or Spanish or equivalent.
BTEC: National Extended Diploma DDD. A-level grade B in French, German, Spanish or equivalent. Mix of Diploma/ Subsidiary Diploma/A-levels acceptable.
We accept a wide range of UK, EU and International qualifications: please contact us for further advice.
Specific subject requirements:
GCSE English Language and Maths Grade C/4.
The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.
Tuition fees 2017/18:
£9,250 (£1,250 during placement year) for UK/EU students. £14,000 (£2,500 during placement year) for overseas students.
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Applicants receiving offers are invited to an open day.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.
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This programme 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 programme, will set them on a strong career path further developing the language and critical thinking skills acquired during their four years at Aston University.
BSc International Relations - German