Program Overview

Politics with International Relations (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Overview

Politics with International Relations is an incredibly diverse and varied subject. At Teesside, you explore vital issues such as political violence, international relations, political ideologies, gender and politics, political communications, revolution, fascism, social movements, and electoral and parliamentary politics in the UK and US.

Course Details

Course Structure

• Foundation Year Core Modules
  • Discovering the Social Sciences, Humanities and Law
  • Investigating Society and Culture: The Case of Crime
  • Your Foundation Year Project
  • Your Toolkit for University Success
• Year 1 Core Modules
  • America: From Watergate, Trump and Beyond
  • Britain and Europe from 1870 to the Present
  • Foundations of Politics and International Relations
  • Political Ideologies
• Year 2 Core Modules
  • Future Directions: Research, Careers and Development in the Humanities
  • Propaganda and Political Communication
  • Revolutionary Change: Mass Movements, Peoples and Cultures
  • Understanding Global Threats: Past, Present and Future
• Final-Year Core Modules
  • Dissertation
  • Nazis, Fascists and Anti-Fascists
  • The State and Politics: Inside and Outside Parliament
  • The Troubles: Conflict and Resolution

How You Learn

The course makes use of a variety of teaching methods including classes, lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group work, with an emphasis on participatory and active learning. You will be taught by a range of research-active academic staff, lecturers, and professors.

How You Are Assessed

Modules are continuously assessed so that you receive regular feedback to help you develop your skills and abilities. Methods of assessment include essays, presentations, knowledge exchange projects, and examinations.

Entry Requirements

• A typical offer is 32-64 tariff points and above from at least two A levels, T level or equivalent, including GCSE English and/or maths at grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent.

Employability

A variety of career paths will be open to you, including local, national, and international politics, local government, law, accountancy, social work, librarianship, journalism, public relations, international organisations, teaching, and retail management.

Work Placement

You have the option to take a School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law careers module at either Level 5 or Level 6.

Information for International Applicants

• International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting the university's website.
• Useful information for non-UK students and applicants can be found on the university's international pages.

Fees

• Full-time
  • Entry to academic year: September
  • Fee for UK applicants: £9,535 a year
  • Foundation year: £5,760
  • Fee for international applicants: £17,000 a year

Other Course Routes

• Full-time: Available
• Part-time: Not available

Choose Teesside

• Are you eligible for an iPad, keyboard, and up to £300 credit for learning resources?
• Live in affordable accommodation right on-campus - from only £100 a week
• Study in our town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment
• Study at Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus and develop your creative and digital skills.