BA International Relations and French (with a year abroad)
Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 35 points BTEC: DDD We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus A at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AA at A level Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus A at A level
About this course
BA (Hons) International Relations and French (with a year abroad), an international relations and french degree covering political and linguistic systems. Core topics include Research Methods. This four-year course includes a year spent abroad at a partner university, on a work placement, or completing an internship. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Political Analysis, Introduction to Global Politics, French Language and Cultures: Upper intermediate, Understanding French Cultures and Societies (Post-A level), Intensive French Language and Cultures: Beginner, and Understanding French-speaking Cultures and Societies (ab initio). Optional modules in the first year include Introduction to Political Theory, York Policy Lab, Understanding Language in the Real World, and Structure of English. Year 2 advances linguistic and political study through compulsory modules like French Language and Cultures: Advanced, International Relations Theory and Global Politics, and Research Design, alongside optional modules including Laicité: Religious Freedom or State Repression?, World Cinemas: Representing National and Transnational Societies and Cultures, Plurilingualism, Multilingualism and Transnational Languages: Concepts, Strategies and Approaches, and Theories of the State. Year 4 involves the compulsory completion of French Language and Cultures: Proficient and a Politics Dissertation. Final-year students can also choose from optional modules such as Translation: Methodology and Practice, Independent Study in Languages and Cultures, Myths, Memories and the Legacy of the French Occupation (1940-44), and World Cinemas: Representing National & Transnational Societies and Cultures.
Modules
- Political Analysis
- Introduction to Global Politics
- French Language and Cultures: Upper intermediate
- Understanding French Cultures and Societies (Post-A level)
- Intensive French Language and Cultures: Beginner
- Understanding French-speaking Cultures and Societies (ab initio)
- Introduction to Political Theory
- York Policy Lab
- Understanding Language in the Real World
- Structure of English
- French Language and Cultures: Advanced
- International Relations Theory and Global Politics
- Research Design
- Laicité: Religious Freedom or State Repression?
- World Cinemas: Representing National and Transnational Societies and Cultures
- Plurilingualism, Multilingualism and Transnational Languages: Concepts, Strategies and Approaches
- Theories of the State
- Justice, Equality, and Difference
- European Union Politics
- Critical Global Security Studies
- Human Rights and Wrongs
- The Rising Powers
- Politics of Development
- The United States and Global Politics after the Cold War
- War and Peace
- Global Political Economy
- French Language and Cultures: Proficient
- Politics Dissertation
- Translation: Methodology and Practice
- Independent Study in Languages and Cultures
- Myths, Memories and the Legacy of the French Occupation (1940-44)
- World Cinemas: Representing National & Transnational Societies and Cultures
- Independent Study in Translation
- Green Politics
- The Labour Party and Socialism
- Governmentality: Michel Foucault and the Analytics of Power
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- Global Politics of Nuclear Weapons
- India and its Neighbourhood
- The Future of Capitalism: Money for Everyone?
- Politics of Peace after Civil War
- Democracy and Emergency
- Sex and Money
- Karl Marx
- Border Politics: Contemporary Perspectives on Sovereignty, Mobility and Citizenship
- Africa and International Politics
- Morality and Modern Warfare
- Politics of Technology: From the Luddites to the Unabomber
- Gender, Violence and Resistance
- The Global Food System
- Global Sustainability and Energy Policy
- Britain in a Changing Global Economic Order
- Political Psychology and Public Opinion
- International Crisis Diplomacy
- Constitutional and Territorial Ideologies in Britain and Ireland