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Politics and International Relations BA

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Politics and International Relations BA

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 16,900

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Royal Holloway University of London

    The Royal Holloway University of London was founded as 2 separate institutions in the 19th century. First was Bedford College in 1849, founded by philanthropist Elizabeth Jesser Reid. Nearly 40 years later, her husband Thomas Holloway founded the Royal Holloway College as well. Queen Victoria herself opened the Founder’s Building there in 1886. They remained […]

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    Course Summary

    The Royal Holloway University of London’s BA in Politics and International Relations will prepare students for careers in areas touching civil affairs, the law, and government. Throughout the program you’ll explore the ideas and processes that underlie modern international relations as well as issues such as diplomacy, international development, Security and war.

    You’ll study both Politics and International Relations, gaining from each a different perspective on the way states, groups and even individuals interact, and learning different contexts form which to analyse the political institutions that shape the modern world.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This BA course is delivered over 3 years for most students.

    Year 1:

    Your core curriculum for the first year will give you a broad knowledge of the field, and prepare you for deeper learning in the future.

    Core Modules:

    • Classic and Contemporary Readings in Politics and International Relations
    • Introduction to International Relations
    • Introduction to Politics and Government
    • Research Methods in Politics and International Relations

    Elective Modules:

    • (None)

    Year 2:

    In year 2, you will focus on International Relations, and the methods states use to interact.

    Core Module:

    • International Relations Theory

    Elective Modules:

    • Contemporary Political Theory
    • Democracy in Britain
    • International Organisations
    • International Political Economy
    • Introduction to Political Communication
    • Modern Political Thought
    • Political Behaviour
    • The Politics of Human Rights
    • Understanding the European Union: Politics and Theory

    Year 3:

    In year three you will prepare your dissertation, as well as exploring the most advanced elective modules the program has to offer.

    Core Module:

    • Undergraduate Dissertation in Politics and/or IR

    Elective Modules:

    • Advanced Seminar in British Politics
    • American Political Development
    • Contemporary Middle East Politics
    • Defence in the Post-Cold War World
    • European Union Foreign Policy
    • European Union Public Policy
    • Global Energy Policy
    • Politics in Action: The Politics and International Relations Experience Placement
    • Radical Political Theory
    • Refugees and Migration in World Politics
    • Social Justice: From Theory to Practice
    • The Politics of Africa
    • The Politics of Russia and Eastern Europe
    • The Politics of the Internet and the Information Society
    • The Politics of Toleration
    • Theories of Freedom and Democracy
    • Understanding China’s Rise: Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy
    • US Foreign Policy

    Learning & Teaching

    The Royal Holloway University of London’s Politics and International Relations program is presented as a series of 4 taught modules per year, 12 course units in total. One of these will represent an extensive dissertation on a topic involving IR, Politics, or ideally both.

    Career Possiblities

    By the time you’ve graduated, you’ll have learned how to approach and analyse problems formally, how to apply your background knowledge of politics and IR to those issues, and to address contemporary challenges in the light of the latest research. This will have prepared you to take on a role in a field such as international development, diplomacy, journalism or broadcasting, the law or civil service, public affairs, management or even teaching.

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    The University of Aberdeen’s International Business program typically requires applicants to have earned 3 A Levels at ABB or higher, or one of a number of equivalent qualifications.

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students                         

    International students must be fluent in written and spoken English. This can be demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.5 or better overall, with no less than 5.5 in any other section.

    International students must also have academic accreditation equivalent to that required for UK and EU students. The requirements can be found here.  

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