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BA Politics and International Relations

University of West London

Institution
University of West London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
LL22
Typical offer
A-level BCC

Entry requirements

104-120 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, C and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

About this course

BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a final-year dissertation and a placement module requiring a minimum of 30 hours of experiential learning in an organisation. The university is a member of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI).

Modules

  • Modern Political Thought
  • Theories of International Relations
  • Understanding Global Political Problems
  • Political Systems
  • US Politics in an International Context
  • Media, Culture and Society
  • British and European Politics
  • Identity Politics
  • International Institutions and Policies
  • Working in Political and International Contexts
  • Politics of the Global South
  • Research Methods
  • Dissertation
  • Contemporary Political Theory
  • Conflict Resolution, Crisis Management and Diplomacy
  • Political Sociology
  • International Human Rights