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BA (Hons) International Relations with German

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our diverse programme allows you to combine the study of German with International Relations.

In a world of growing interdependence, the need for a wider understanding of international affairs becomes more crucial every day. Our International Relations with German BA allows you to combine study of a modern language with international relations, which is itself interdisciplinary and covers such topics as politics, economics and the diplomatic history of the 20th century.

General Eligibility

  • Three GCE A levels (including International A Levels)

  • The International Baccalaureate Diploma

  • SQA Highers and Advanced Highers (many programmes will accept Highers without additional Advanced Highers)

  • The Cambridge Pre-U (minimum three separate subjects)

  • A mix of A levels and Cambridge Pre-U subjects (minimum three in total)

  • The Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level

  • The European Baccalaureate

  • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (the grade required will be the same as from an A level and must be combined with 2 A levels.)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory 

  • German Core Advanced I and II

  • Understanding International Relations

  • Global History

  • Pathways to International Relations Research I and II

  • Debates in World Politics I & II

2 Year 2

Compulsory 

  • International Relations Theory

  • German Language Advanced Core Module III

  • German Language Advanced Core Module IV and V

You will also take one of the following:

  • Global Governance

  • International Security

3 Year 3

Compulsory 

  • POLSIS Dissertation

  • German Language VI and VII - Language and Contexts

Language Requirement

In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a suitable level of English proficiency.

You can demonstrate your level of English with IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or alternative qualifications. The sections below will tell you what grades you need in these qualifications for the subject area you want to study.

English tests/qualifications normally need to have been taken within two years of the start date of your programme.

For those joining us for 2022, we will accept the following additional tests as evidence of English language proficiency:

  • TOEFL Home Edition

  • IELTs Online

  • PTE Academic Online

Ready to get started?

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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