INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
BA International Relations and Modern History
A level (typical offer): BBB, including History related subject International baccalaureate: 31, preferably including HL5 History related subject BTEC EXT L3: Considered alongside A level History grade B Study abroad: Optional semester Length: 3 years
BA INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND MODERN HISTORY International relations scholars ask questions about how the world works today. Historians, on the other hand, tend to look to the past to make sense of the present. This course gives you the opportunity to study both disciplines in order to gain the fullest understanding of global politics: past, present, and future. Explore the biggest questions within global politics today. How, for example, do states, companies, groups and individuals interact across borders; and what causes conflict and cooperation between them? You’ll have the chance to study the causes and outcomes of war and conflict between – and within – countries, as well as monumental events such as global economic crises and their consequences for people and states. You’ll discover the importance of regional and international organisations, including the European Union and the United Nations. You’ll also investigate issues such as immigration patterns and the challenges they raise for would-be migrants and states and human rights. Geopolitical dynamics such as the rise of China, the power of the US, or Russian actions in the former Soviet Union are a significant focus of this course, as are questions around challenges such as development, poverty, famine, disease, or gender equality. In learning about these issues, you will study different regions in the world including the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the United States, and beyond. At the same time, you’ll discover how the global politics of today are the product of events and processes that have occurred over time. This will enable you to make sense of today’s global order, and to debate, argue and think about how it has developed throughout recent history.
BA International Relations and Modern Languages (French, Spanish or Japanese)
A level (typical offer): BBB International baccalaureate: 31 GCSE requirements: Minimum grade B or 5 in a modern language BTEC EXT L3: Considered in relevant subject. Language experience required Study abroad: Yes, one full year Length: 4 years You can start this course at different levels: as a complete beginner, with a GCSE or an A level. Contact us if you need assistance with your choices
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BA INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND MODERN LANGUAGES In this globalised world, knowledge of a modern language is an increasingly important skill which greatly enhances your career prospects. Nowhere are modern languages more important than in a subject like international relations. You’ll hone your skills in French, Spanish or Japanese to a graduate-level standard, whilst exploring the key issues and events within global politics today, from war, conflict and terrorism through to international trade, development, poverty, famine, environmental damage, and beyond. Combining in-depth analysis of global politics with studying a language isn’t just useful in terms of your future career. It also gives you a particular insight into the culture of another country or region, helping you understand issues of politics and policy from another perspective.
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