University of Chester - International Relations and Spanish BA (Hons)

University of Chester

International Relations and Spanish BA (Hons)

International Relations is approached through diverse world lenses which explore and critique significant and urgent global issues and their responses today.

The breadth and depth of this course, coupled with the international research and teaching expertise of staff, provides students with a strong foundation in international relations from multiple world perspectives. Students will be introduced to real world examples and theoretical and practical approaches to the key issues in international relations today.

Why study this course with us?

International Relations at Chester is an internationally research-informed course that offers students multiple world perspectives on the key global issues affecting the world today. A unique blend of theoretical and practical skills are gained through the course to enable graduates to contribute to an understanding of the changing nature of the world around us. The programme team comprises active researchers and specialists who are committed to providing a transformative and world-informed education that contributes to greater global citizenship.

This is an internationally research-informed course that offers students multiple world perspectives on the key global issues affecting the world today. The program team comprises active researchers and specialists who are committed to providing a transformative and world-informed education that contributes to greater global citizenship. Our passionate International Relations team share several research awards and local and international teaching awards.

Entry Requirements

Typical Entry

     

112

UCAS points

GCE A Level

       

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC-BBC including a Humanities-based essay writing subject such as English Literature, English Language, English Language & Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, History or Classical Civilisation.

BTEC

     

BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma: merit/distinction profile plus one of the GCE A Level subjects listed above.

Irish/Scottish Highers

    

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in English

Scottish Highers - BBBB

 

including English

International Baccalaureate

       

26 points, including 5 in English

Access requirements

     

Access to HE Diploma (must include English Language or Literature at Level 3) and to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

IELTS

IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)

Career Prospects

The University of Chester has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences. This service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to individual goals and aspirations. It provides access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating. These services include access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and practical one-to-one help with career planning.

Course Details

The curriculum on this course is subject to change from time to time due to curriculum enhancement, staff changes, student numbers, improvements in technology, changes to placements or regulatory or external body requirements. In Year 1, students will be introduced to the theories and practices of International Relations. In Year 2, they will learn how world perspectives structure debates through topics such as diplomacy, conflict, peace-building, security and insecurity. In Year 3, students will engage with competing narratives of the world and choose from a range of modules in which to specialise.

Year 1

Comparative Government and Politics
Economic Thought and International Politics
Globalisation Then and Now
Thinking about Politics and International Relations

Year 2

Core Modules
Conflict, Security and Peace-Building
Global Politics and International Relations
International Trade, Power and Diplomacy
Optional Modules
Employability Skills Analysis Development and Planning
Enhancing your Employability through Work Based Learning
Experiential Overseas Learning
Year abroad study exchange

Year 3

Africa in the
International Political Economy
International Relations Dissertation
Politics of Sustainability

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