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BA International Relations and Economics

University of Derby

Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
International Relations and Economics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
L2L3
Typical offer
A-level BBC

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 112 A level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

About this course

BA (Hons) in Economics and Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, and Research Methods. The course offers an optional placement year between the second and final stage. A final-year independent study module requires a substantial piece of research on a key issue in international relations.

Modules

  • Placement Learning and Professional Development
  • Introduction to World Politics
  • Theory and Practice of Politics
  • Introductory Microeconomics
  • Introductory Quantitative Analysis
  • Introduction to Macroeconomic Concepts and Data
  • Media, Culture and Society
  • Data Analysis
  • Applied Intermediate Macroeconomics
  • Theories of International Relations
  • Environmental Politics
  • Public and Third Sector Economics
  • Applied Intermediate Microeconomics
  • Current Debates in Applied Economic Theory
  • Effecting Change
  • Qualitative Research: Methods, Ethics and Application
  • Independent Study in International Relations and Politics
  • International Business Economics
  • Economics of Sustainable Business Growth
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Investing and Financial Market Behaviour
  • International Banking
  • Applied Economics Project
  • The Sociology of Politics and Protest
  • World in Conflict: War, Terrorism and Societies
  • Populism, Extremism & Violence