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274 | Politics, Philosophy and International Relations
International Relations
BA (Hons)
Why study this course?
International Relations is the study of global politics, but it is also the study
of power, structures and interactions that affect almost everything around us.
At Keele, you will find one of the principal concentrations of International
Relations specialists in the UK.
The study of International Relations covers key issues of conflict,
human rights, environmental change and globalisation, and provides a
solid understanding of international organisations such as the UN and
the European Union. IR as a discipline also covers structures of power
and influence. Our IR experts specialise in a broad range of topics,
including security studies, the environment, gender, development,
peace and conflict, international history, political economy, international
organisation, and IR and political theories. We have regional expertise in
the politics of Europe, Eurasia, Africa and the Middle East.
Our programme develops a range of analytical skills to help you interpret
and explain the processes at work in unfolding current events. In a world
of complex interdependence, such skills are of increasing relevance to
many areas of business, industry and government.
What will this mean for my future?
This course provides an invaluable lens through which to see and
approach the world, which appeals to many employers. You might
work in journalism, the civil servic, the European Parliament or as a
political researcher for an MP or thinktank. You might join international
organisations such as aid and development agencies, charity
foundations or businesses.
About 25% of graduates from this course study for higher degrees.
Some of our well-known graduates include Laurence Mann, the political
private secretary to David Cameron, Farah Faisal, Higher Commissioner
for the Maldives, and Paul Rimmer, Director at the Ministry of Defence.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Introduction to International
Relations
• The Changing World: International
Relations since 1945
• Securing Global Order
• Introduction to Global Political
Economy
• Choice of modules inside or outside
International Relations
Second Year
• Peace Conflict and Security:
Theories and Practice
• African Politics
• International Organisation: Mitigating
Anarchy
• The Politics of the European Union
• Russian Politics and Society
• Contemporary International
Relations Theory
Third Year
• Dissertation
• Gendering Global Politics
• Politics of Development
• Israel/Palestine: Key Debates
• Policing International Order
• Understanding Terrorism &
Counterterrorism
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - L254
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Single Honours
A level: BCC-CCC
BTEC: DMM-MMM
Combined Honours
A level: BCC-CCC
BTEC: DMM-MMM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
year
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes