BA International Relations

at University of Leicester

Year 1

Core modules

• Key Concepts in International Relations
• Order and Disorder: International Relations from 1989 to the Present

 

Option module

Choose two option modules from:

• Introduction to American Government and Politics
• The Global Cold War: International Relations 1945-1989
• Politics, Power and Ethics

 

Plus two option modules from:

• Political Concepts
• Comparative European Politics
• Power in the World Economy

 

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year 2

Core modules

• Political Analysis 1: Understanding Political Science Research
• International Theory
• The Making of Contemporary US Foreign Policy
• Political Analysis 2: Preparing for your Dissertation
• International Security Studies

Option modules
Choose one option module from:

• Political Ideas
• Political Parties in Contemporary Britain
• Sex and Gender in Global Politics
• Politics of the Global South

Then choose two option modules from:

• European Union Politics
• Foreign Policy Analysis
• Governing Societies in Conflict
• Contemporary Political Philosophy: Theories of Justice

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year Abroad (optional)

We’ll make sure you have everything you need for your future career: not just by awarding you a high quality degree, but also by helping you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to make your mark in the world as a Citizen of Change. One way you can do this is by opting to take a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3 of your degree.

 

Studying abroad is not just for people who are interested in travelling and meeting new people. It is about acquiring life skills that are becoming increasingly significant for a wide range of jobs in our modern globalised society. Whether you go on to a career in the private, public or third sector - or plough your own furrow as an entrepreneur – you will find the experience invaluable.

 

Final Year

Modules
Choose three option modules from:

• Feminism
• The American Presidency
• The Politics of War and Peace: Northern Ireland After 1972
• Parliamentary Studies
• Brexit and British Politics
• The Politics of Intelligence
• The Politics of Nuclear Weapons
• The Politics of Contemporary British Foreign Policy
• Climate Change: Ethics, Issues, Justice
• Politics of the International Drug Trade
• International Migration in the Age of Securitisation
• Emotions in Conflict and Cooperation
• Comparative Public Opinion

Then choose two option modules from:

• Politics and the Environment
• The Conservatives: Crisis and Recovery
• American Political Development
• The Changing Character of War
• Global Justice and Human Rights
• The Politics of Slavery
• Political Legacies of Conflict in Northern Ireland
• Political Participation in Britain
• Democracy and EU Membership in Post-Communist Europe
• Politics and War in Outer Space
• Gender, Race and War
• Strategy and International Security
• Politics, Conflict and Statecraft in Africa

Plus your Dissertation

 

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

• A/AS Levels: ABB-BBB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A-level.
• EPQ with A-levels: BBB-BBC + EPQ at grade B.
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 25 credits at Distinction
• International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 28 points overall.
• BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM

 

Selection Process
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous exam results.

 

Applicants are not normally interviewed. If you receive an offer you will be invited to visit the department.

 

English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

 

International Qualifications
Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.

UK Students

Starting in 2022

• £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years
• Year Abroad: your fee will be £1,250 for that year
• Year in Industry: your fee will be 15% of the full-time tuition fee that applies in that year

 

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

International Students

Starting in 2022

• £17,500 per year
• Year Abroad: £4,375, which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee
• Year in Industry: £2,625, which is 15% of the full-time tuition fee

You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

Our degrees provide you with the transferable skills to equip you for a wide range of careers, including government, the media, education, administration, and management in industry and commerce.

 

Our careers and employability tutors support and facilitate your academic, professional and personal development. They will help you to make an informed choice, provide help and advice on employability, and send you information on potentially interesting traineeships and vacancies.