Politics and International Studies

Bachelor's degree

In Coventry

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Coventry

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course combines the study of Politics with the global and multidisciplinary perspective of International Studies. You can also choose options from within the Department, allowing you to pursue specialised sub-fields, or to study a language or approved option each year in a related discipline. Our guest lecture series, the PAIS Film Club, and the chance to undertake a work placement or study abroad provide opportunities to broaden your study. You’ll gain key skills including investigative and evaluative research and presentation skills, in addition to more general transferable skills.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Coventry (West Midlands)
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University Of Warwick, CV4 7AL

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This degree is centred around the critical analysis of political Ideas and global politics, with core modules focusing on political theory and international relations.

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations including: NHS Graduate Scheme, Save the Children Korea, Reuters, IPSOS-MORI, Labour Party.

Examples of our graduates’ job roles include: Communications Officer, HR Management, Freelance Video Producer and Reporter, Parliamentary Researcher, Research Officer, Parliamentary Candidate.

A level AAA

IB 38

Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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Subjects

  • International
  • Politics
  • World Politics
  • Research
  • Development
  • Security
  • Political Economy
  • Market
  • Geography
  • Operational

Course programme

Year 1
  • Introduction to Politics
  • World Politics
  • Political Research in the 21st Century
Year 2
  • Political Theory from Hobbes
Any module from this list
  • Politics of International Development
  • Theories of International Relations
  • States and Markets: An Introduction to International Political Economy
  • International Security
One other second year PAIS module

One other second year PAIS module or approved external module

Year 3
  • Issues in Political Theory
Selection of optional modules that current students are studying:Nine Ideas in International Security; Politics of the USA; Political Geography; Gender and Development; Governing Britain since 1918; International Relations of Latin America; Critical Security Studies; Violence and Reconciliation in Eastern Africa; US Foreign Policy.

How will I learn?

Most modules are taught by a combination of weekly lectures and seminars.

How will I be assessed?

Assesment depends on your choice between coursework and exams; also dependent on modules chosen. The final degree classification is determined by your second (40%) and final year marks (60%).

Politics and International Studies

Price on request