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BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

University of Kent, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

You learn to explore the challenges facing the world, utilizing the different concepts and approaches of political theory. You benefit from the expertise of staff who have advised governments and conducted conflict mediation exercises, deepening your understanding and developing solutions to a range of issues, from terrorism to the impact of the pandemic on politics, and political polarization.

General Eligibility

Five passes at GCSE grade C (or grade 4) or above, including English Language or Use of English (IGCSE English as a Second Language, grade B or grade 6), and at least two subjects at A level

OR

Three passes at GCE A level and a pass at grade C (or grade 4) or above in GCSE English Language or Use of English.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules currently include:

Global Politics in Question

Making Sense of Politics

Optional modules may include:

Modes of Reasoning

Understanding the Contemporary

Analysing British Politics Today

Introduction to Political Thought

Introduction to Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Politics Today

2 Year 2

Compulsory modules currently include:

Fact, Evidence, Knowledge and Power

Political Research Analysis

Contending Approaches to World Politics: Concepts and Theories

Optional modules may include:

The United Nations

Foreign Policy Analysis and Management

Governance & Politics of Contemporary China

Politics of the European Union

Contemporary Politics and Government in the United States

Modern Political Thought

Terrorism and Political Violence

Politics of The Middle East

Political Behaviour in Britain

Humans at War

3 Year 3

Optional modules may include:

Human and Social Sciences in the Classroom

The United Nations

Foreign Policy Analysis and Management

Governance & Politics of Contemporary China

Politics of the European Union

Contemporary Politics and Government in the United States

Modern Political Thought

Terrorism and Political Violence

Politics of The Middle East

Political Behaviour in Britain

Humans at War

The Rise of China

International Conflict and Cooperation

Religion and International Politics

The Radical Right in Western Democracies

Politics in East Asia

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS (including IELTS Indicator) 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)

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