Peace Studies and International Relations : BA Hons : LL92
Bachelor's degree
In Lancaster
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Lancaster
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
On this innovative degree you'll be taught by academic staff with a commitment to teaching and research and examine how conflicts can be resolved and prevented within the context of global politics and international security. In year one, you’ll be introduced to core concepts through the module Politics and Governance in the Contemporary World plus two further courses either from within the Department or from a wide range of courses offered by other Departments in the University.
In your second and third years, you’ll examine peace and conflict resolution in detail. You can select from second year modules which include Introduction to Peace Studies; International Relations and Security, and Politics of Development. Final year modules include Politics of Global Danger; Understanding the Internal Dynamics of Peace Processes, and Understanding External Intervention in Violent Conflicts.
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About this course
Many of our graduates use their skills in research, analysis and communication to follow careers directly related to Politics and International Relations, such as the Civil Service, government or public affairs. Graduates of Peace Studies and International Relations have also found their degree valuable for careers with international charities and other NGOs.
Lancaster graduates in this subject show employers impartial judgement, flexibility and a detailed knowledge of international developments. Many have used their degree as a foundation for careers in commerce, industry, accountancy, law, teaching, academic work, journalism or the armed forces. The intellectual and practical skills of peace-making give our graduates a good foundation for careers in mediation, social work, conflict resolution and human rights campaigning.
A Level AAB
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.
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Subjects
- Conflict
- International Relations
- Politics
- Global
- Contemporary World
- Relations and Security
- Peace Studies
- Economics
- Society and Religion
- Politics of development
Course programme
Many of Lancaster's degree programmes are flexible, offering students the opportunity to cover a wide selection of subject areas to complement their main specialism. You will be able to study a range of modules, some examples of which are listed below.
Year 1Core
- Politics and International Relations in the Contemporary World
Core
- Introduction to Peace Studies
Optional
- Comparative Politics of the Asia Pacific and the Middle East
- Economics for the Real World
- Indian Politics, Society and Religion
- International Relations and Security
- The Politics of Development
- The Politics of the European Union
- The United Kingdom: State, Politics and Policies
Optional
- Africa and Global Politics
- Britain in the World
- China in the Modern World
- Contemporary Issues in Human Rights
- Contemporary Issues in the Middle East
- Corporations, Global Political Economy and the Law
- Dissertation
- Dissertation with external collaboration
- Dissertation with field studies
- Elections, Voters and Political Parties
- Exploring the Persian Gulf
- International Political Economy of Globalization
- Islamic Politics
- Media, Religion and Politics
- Philosophies of War and Conflict (Special Subject)
- Politics Employability and Engagement through Outreach
- Politics of Cultural Diversity
- Politics of Global Danger
- PPR in Education
- PPR in India
- Religion and politics
- Religion and Violence
- Special Subject: Complexity, Pragmatism and Policy
- The Politics of Global Borders (Special Subject)
- Understanding External Intervention in Violent Conflicts
- US Foreign Policy since 1945
Lancaster University offers a range of programmes, some of which follow a structured study programme, and others which offer the chance for you to devise a more flexible programme. We divide academic study into two sections - Part 1 (Year 1) and Part 2 (Year 2, 3 and sometimes 4). For most programmes Part 1 requires you to study 120 credits spread over at least three modules which, depending upon your programme, will be drawn from one, two or three different academic subjects. A higher degree of specialisation then develops in subsequent years.
Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.
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Peace Studies and International Relations : BA Hons : LL92