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BA International Relations

University of Leicester ( Navitas ), United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Throughout our International Relations BA, you will explore some of the most important and exciting issues in international relations, including order and disorder in international relations, human rights in the global order, old and new security challenges, and the impact of globalization. Our lecturers produce internationally renowned, cutting-edge research and are keen to share their knowledge. During your time with us, we will encourage you to focus your studies on your areas of interest. You will benefit from a wide range of exciting module choices €“ and as our lecturers have such diverse interests, you will receive enthusiastic support and guidance for whichever area you choose.

General Eligibility

A/AS Levels: ABB-BBB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels are considered in place of one A-level.

EPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC + EPQ at grade B.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 credits at Distinction

International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points overall.

BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Key Concepts in International Relations

  • Order and Disorder: International Relations from 1989 to the Present

Option module:

  • Introduction to American Government and Politics

  • The Global Cold War: International Relations 1945-1989

  • Politics, Power and Ethics

  • Political Concepts

  • Comparative European Politics

  • Power in the World Economy

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Political Analysis 1: Understanding Political Science Research

  • International Theory

  • The Making of Contemporary US Foreign Policy

  • Political Analysis 2: Preparing for Your Dissertation

  • International Security Studies

Option modules:

  • Political Ideas

  • Political Parties in Contemporary Britain

  • Sex and Gender in Global Politics

  • Politics of the Global South

  • European Union Politics

  • Foreign Policy Analysis

  • Governing Societies in Conflict

  • Contemporary Political Philosophy: Theories of Justice

3 Year 3

Modules

Choose three option modules from:

  • Feminism

  • The American Presidency

  • The Politics of War and Peace: Northern Ireland After 1972

  • Parliamentary Studies

  • Brexit and British Politics

  • The Politics of Intelligence

  • The Politics of Nuclear Weapons

  • The Politics of Contemporary British Foreign Policy

  • Climate Change: Ethics, Issues, Justice

  • Politics of the International Drug Trade

  • International Migration in the Age of Securitisation

  • Emotions in Conflict and Cooperation

  • Comparative Public Opinion

Then choose two option modules from:

  • Politics and the Environment

  • The Conservatives: Crisis and Recovery

  • American Political Development

  • The Changing Character of War

  • Global Justice and Human Rights

  • The Politics of Slavery

  • Political Legacies of Conflict in Northern Ireland

  • Political Participation in Britain

  • Democracy and EU Membership in Post-Communist Europe

  • Politics and War in Outer Space

  • Gender, Race and War

  • Strategy and International Security

  • Politics, Conflict and Statecraft in Africa

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to prove your English ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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