King’s International Foundation - International Relations & Politics

Course detail Description

The King's International Foundation – International Relations & Politics and Extended King's International Foundation - International Relations & Politics courses provide a structured journey for you to enter into related undergraduate degrees at King's.

You will learn essential skills to prepare you for the demands of undergraduate study including:

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

By the end of the course, you will have improved your overall academic skills, your academic language and have a more detailed understanding of your chosen academic subject.

During the first semester, you will receive dedicated support for making your university application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)

You will also have the opportunity to take a range of optional International English Language Testing System (IELTS) classes and tutorials.

Teaching

A typical academic week includes an average of 16 contact hours, but some weeks will see a different number of contact hours. You are expected to commit to an average of 16 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 assessed through coursework and final examinations. In addition, some modules are assessed through presentations, seminars and essays.

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.

Progression

The King’s International Foundation - International Relations & Politics course offers progression onto King’s undergraduate degrees such as:

Progression Politics International Relations European Studies with a year abroad History Geography European Politics War Studies International Development Global Health & Social Medicine and related subjects

Visit the King’s Foundation Finder to see the grades you need to achieve to progress onto a King’s degree, and progression options from the other King’s International Foundation courses we offer.

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Structure

Year 1

You will study the following modules on this course:

• International Relations Foundation
• Politics Foundation
• English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking*
• Culture & Society

*You will either study English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking, depending on your level of English when you start the course.

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

• International Relations Foundation
• Politics Foundation
• English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression and Critical Thinking
• Culture & 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.