International Pre-master's - Politics & International Relations

Course detail Description

The International Pre-master’s – Politics & International Relations course is delivered by the King’s English Language Centre. You will learn essential skills needed for postgraduate study in the UK including:

• Critical thinking
• Essay writing
• Research
• Exam techniques
• Presentation skills

By the end of the course, you will have improved your academic English language and critical evaluation skills, and developed subject specific knowledge in your chosen area.

Teaching

A typical academic week includes approximately 15.5 contact hours, but some weeks will see a different number of contact hours. You are expected to commit to an average of 15.5 hours a week of independent study, including independent research tasks.

This course is typically taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and classes. You will be assigned a personal tutor who you will meet with on a regular basis to receive individual advice on your progress.

Assessment

The nature of assessment varies by module. Most modules are typically assessed through:

• Coursework
• Oral presentations
• Unseen examinations

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.

Term dates and reading weeks

Below are the term dates for the January intake of the International Pre-master's 2017-18 academic year. In reading weeks you will have no classes, but are expected to catch up with relevant course readings.

Terms 2018-19 academic year Welcome week - compulsory
(September intake only) Monday 17 September - Friday 21 September 2018 Term 1 Monday 24 September - Friday 14 December 2018 Reading week (no classes) Monday 29 October - Friday 2 November 2018 Term 2
(January intake start) Monday 7 January - Thursday 28 March 2019 Reading week (no classes) Monday 18 February - Friday 22 February 2019 Term 3 Tuesday 23 April - Friday 10 May 2019 Final exams Monday 13 May - Friday 17 May 2018 End of programme ceremony June 2019

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Structure

Year 1

You will study the following modules on this course:

• Politics & International Relations
• Academic English for Pre-master’s students
• Culture, Theory & Society

All modules support your critical thinking skills development as they encourage you to analyse concepts and develop reasoned arguments within your chosen subject area.

Required Modules

• Politics & International Relations
• Academic English for Pre-master’s students
• Culture, Theory & Society

Optional Modules

N/A

Please note: King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.