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BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

University of Hull, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This is the study of politics on a grand scale. Explore the themes and issues which drive 21st-century world politics, on a course that takes in conflict, poverty, inequality, and trade.

Our Politics and International Relations degree takes you behind the headlines to gain expertise in international affairs – and you’ll have the opportunity to complete a semester abroad or an internship, either in Westminster or with one of our public- and private-sector partners.

This is an intellectually demanding program, taught by staff who are recognized for their research. That's reflected in the range of modules available, and the flexibility of the degree. You can tailor the course to fit your interests and career aspirations.

General Eligibility

Points can be from any qualifications on the UCAS tariff but must include at least 80 points from

  • A levels

  • BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Diploma

  • CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma

  • Irish Leaving Certificate

  • Scottish Highers

  • Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma

  • or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications

Alternative qualifications

  • IB Diploma: 28 points

  • Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

COMPULSORY

  • British Political History since 1945

  • Introduction to International Politics

  • Introduction to Political Ideologies

  • Introduction to Policy-Making

  • Introduction to War and Politics

  • Introduction to Global Political Economy

2 Year 2

COMPULSORY

  • International Relations Theory

  • The Global South and Development

  • Political Research

  • The United Nations and Global Security

OPTIONAL

  • Rethinking Political Economy

  • Land Power

  • Sea Power

  • Understanding Terrorism

  • History of Political Thought

  • Air Power

  • Understanding the European Union

  • Understanding America

3 Year 3

CHOOSE ONE

  • Dissertation

  • One-Trimester Internship

  • One Trimester Abroad

OPTIONAL

  • Intelligence and National Security

  • Dangerous Minds

  • Germany in the New Europe

  • Small Wars from Malaya through Ireland to Iraq

  • Politics of the Environment

  • UK Politics in an Age of Austerity and Brexit

  • Culture Wars

  • Democracy and Legitimacy in the European Union

  • Maritime Security in the 21st Century

  • War in the 21st Century: Robots, Cyberwar and Nuclear Weapons

  • Short Dissertation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

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