International Relations

King's College London

Bachelor's degree

In London and Lambeth

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Duration

    3 Years

The International Relations BA degree is an interdepartmental course addressing key global challenges, issues and approaches to politics. This three-year undergraduate course will provide you with a sophisticated understanding of International Relations, both as a subject worthy of further study and as intellectual preparation for a wide range of career choices. You will develop the ability to handle a broad range of evidence, analyse complex issues and present arguments in a clear, concise and effective manner, both orally and in writing.

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Location

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Lambeth (London)
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Stamford St, SE1 9NH

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London
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Strand, WC2R 2LS

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On request

About this course

Your learning will be supported by approximately 40 staff including specialists on all the key regions of the world, making King’s a leading centre for the study of international relations, conflicts and conflict resolutions.
The degree features a variety of modules, enabling you to develop your specialist interests covering a diverse range of areas.
This course draws cross-departmental expertise from War Studies, European & International Studies, Political Economy departments as well as the King’s School of Global Affairs.
Located in the heart of London, giving unparalleled access to government, the media, museums, and major libraries and research institutes.
Employability in numerous fields including the NGO sector, International Organisations, diplomacy, political analysis, journalism and much more.

Account Executive, IT re-seller
Accounts Assistance, IJS Global
Army Officer, British Army
Consultant, Ernst & Young
Creative Writer, Groupon
Defence Analyst, Vision Gain
Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
Special Constable, Metropolitan Police
Trainee Accountant, a legal practice
Our graduates go on to work in a range of fields including government (most commonly in Ministries of Defence and Foreign Affairs in the UK and abroad), academia, journalism, banking (often in emerging markets or risk analysis), research and policy think tanks, humanitarian organisations and international organisations.

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer.

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Subjects

  • IT Law
  • International Relations
  • Diplomacy
  • Politics
  • Military
  • Law
  • Foreign Policy
  • Relations theory
  • International System
  • International Economics
  • Conflict and Diplomacy

Course programme

1st Year

Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits. You will have the option to take some modules from different departments.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up todate, innovative and relevant courses of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this page for updates.

Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

  • International Relations Theory (30 credits)
  • History of the International System (30 credits)
  • Introduction to International Economics (30 credits)
  • Conflict and Diplomacy (15 credits)
  • Contemporary Security Issues (15 credits)
Optional Modules

There are no optional modules in your first year.

2nd Year

Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

  • Global Politics (30 credits)
Optional Modules

You will then select three additional 30-credit modules from a wide range of optional modules that may typically include:

  • A History of the European Cold War (1917-91) (30 credits)
  • Contemporary International Relations Theory (30 credits)
  • Empires Imperialism & the History of the Modern World (30 credits)
  • Foreign Policy Analysis (European and International Studies) (30 credits)
  • Grand Strategy & the Foundations of Anglo-American Statecraft (30 credits)
  • Human Rights, International Law & Humanitarian Intervention (30 credits)
  • Intelligence in War Studies (30 credits)
  • International Political Economy (European and International Studies) (30 credits)
  • Military Strategy (30 credits)
  • Statecraft & Diplomacy (30 credits)
  • War & Society (30 credits)
  • War in International Order (30 credits)
  • World War II in Europe (30 credits)

You have the opportunity to study abroad in the second year. Partner institutions currently include:

  • Georgetown University
  • Hong Kong University
  • Sciences Po, Paris (basic French language required)
  • University of California
  • University of North Carolina
  • University of Sydney
  • Ca'Foscari University of Venice
  • Yonsei University
  • Keio University
  • Korea University
3rd Year

Required Modules

You are required to take the following module:

  • Dissertation (30 Credits)

In addition to the dissertation, you will need to choose one 30 credit specialism module drawn from a wide range of specialist areas which provide opportunities to study subjects in-depth. These modules are designed to take advantage of the current research expertise of academic staff in the department and within King's College London to bring you to the frontiers of scholarship. Typical modules may include:

  • Critical Security Studies ( 30 credits)
  • Cyber Security, Politics, Policy and Practice (30 credits)
  • The UN & Global Governance (30 credits)
  • Chinese Military Power (30 credits)
  • U.S National Security Policy From Truman to Trump (30 credits)
  • Security Issues In The Middle East since World War II (30 credits)
  • Gendering Global Politics (30 credits)
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction in International Politics (30 credits)
Optional Modules

You will take 60 credits from a wide range of optional modules which may typically include:

European & International Studies

  • The Political Economy of Money, Finance & Crises (30 credits)
  • Discovering Diffusion: Perspectives on the Interactions of the ‘French-German’ Couple (15 credits)
  • German Foreign Policy (15 credits)
  • European Political Economy (30 credits)

Law

  • Public International Law (30 credits)

Middle Eastern Studies

  • Religion & Politics of the Middle East
 (30 credits)
  • Political Economy of the Middle East (30 credits)

War Studies

  • Transnational Movements, Networks & Revolutionary Strategy (30 credits)
  • Diplomacy (30 credits)
  • A History of Nations, Nationalism & Theories of the State (30 credits)
  • Worlds of Security (30 credits)
  • Contemporary debates in The English School of International Relations (30 credits)
  • Power, Politics & Ethics in International Relations (30 credits)
  • Leadership in a Time of War & Revolution (1960-69) (30 credits)
  • The UN & Global Governance (30 credits)
  • War & International Politics in Africa (30 credits)
  • Nature of Riots (30 credits)
  • Contemporary Military Strategy (30 credits)
  • War & Strategy in East Asia (30 credits)
  • The 9/11 Era: Anglo-American (30 credits)
  • Foreign Policy since the End of the Cold War (30 credits)

Additional information

International tuition fee - £18,900 per year

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