Overview
The course is designed for those who want to gain an understanding of international systems and processes, economics, international political systems and international law, with a focus on understanding issues such as human rights and development using different international legal, political, and economic perspectives.
Why study BA International Politics, Economics and Law at Middlesex University?
This degree provides you with the knowledge and skills related to three of the key issues affecting the lives of us all – politics, economics, and law. These key concepts and theories are studied in the context of evolving global policy processes and the contemporary international context, to ensure academic rigour and real life relevance.
Teaching is research informed, and our teaching staff are engaged in research on human rights, gender, and environmental issues. Many also use their research to influence on-going policy processes, such as development of United Nations international frameworks, which in turn informs their teaching.
As a University we celebrate diversity, and the 140 countries from which our students are drawn mean you will be able to learn from each other. We also see employability as key, and through undertaking an internship, you will have the opportunity to learn through working in the field of study.
Course highlights
You will gain an understanding of the key themes, concepts and theories relevant to international politics, economics and law giving you a broad knowledge base on which to build you future careers and further studies
The modules not only enhance critical and analytical skills, but also allow you to develop policy analysis skills and specialist in-depth knowledge of an international policy of interest to you
The innovative and up to date curricula reflects on-going international policy concerns and is informed by the research, practitioner and advocacy interests of staff
You will have the opportunity for experiential learning and career development through participation in staff and student led activities and through a work placement or internship
As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1:
Introduction to Politics (30 credits) - Compulsory
Principles of Economics (30 credits) - Compulsory
Introduction to Law and Legal Skills (30 credits) - Compulsory
Introduction to Development (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 2:
Economic Policy Evaluation (30 credits) - Compulsory
UK and European Human Rights Law (30 credits) - Compulsory
Theories of International Relations (30 credits) - Compulsory
Placement (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 3:
Development Policy Seminars (30 credits) - Compulsory
Public International Law (30 credits) - Optional
Globalism (30 credits) - Optional
International Trade (30 credits) - Optional
Global Geopolitics: Critical Perspectives and Issues (30 credits) - Optional
International Finance (30 credits) - Optional
Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Law in the UK (30 credits) - Optional
Migration and Citizenship (30 credits) - Optional
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L2EL
Institution code:
M80
Campus Name:
Hendon Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Our entry requirements provide a guide to the qualifications that you’ll need to study our courses. We have a personalised admissions approach in which we make fair, but aspirational offers to our applicants. We feel it’s important that you continue to aim high and achieve great results.
If you don’t quite make the grades you hoped to, we’ll look at more than your qualifications when making our final decision. We’ll take into consideration any barriers you may have faced in your learning, especially with potential disruption due to the coronavirus, your achievements in other areas and your personal statement.
At Middlesex, we’ll always aim to be as flexible as possible. We pride ourselves on how we recognise potential in our applicants, and support them to succeed in the future.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
