**Overview** If you're interested in the history and politics of different countries and the way nations interact with each other, this BA (Hons) International Relations and Languages degree course is the perfect choice. You'll study a foreign language and learn about the countries and cultures where it's spoken. You'll also examine issues such as global migration, terrorism, climate change, the rise and fall of major powers, state collapse, global development and the factors that trigger global protest movements. You’ll spend a year overseas in a country speaking your first-choice language, have the chance to learn another language and develop transferable skills in areas such as collaboration, analysis, communication, time management and project management. With this degree, you'll be a strong candidate for careers in areas such as international diplomacy, business, journalism, research and translation. **What you'll experience** On this International Relations and Languages course you'll: - Study French, German, Italian, Spanish or Chinese (Mandarin) as a beginner or at intermediate level - Use our professional-grade conference interpreting suite and language labs, where you can manipulate video, sound, text and Internet sources - Do a detailed academic analysis of major recent international events, such as the Ukraine Crisis, the 'Occupy' movement, the rise of ISIS and the effects of the Arab Spring - Immerse yourself in the cultures of the country where your chosen language is spoken – in the classroom and on your work or study placement abroad in year 3 - Have the opportunity to study a second language, including Arabic, Japanese and British Sign Language (BSL) - Keep up to date with the latest topics and issues in international relations by taking part in 'pop-up seminars' with staff and your peers - Learn from staff who are members of the Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR), the UK's largest research centre of its kind **Careers and opportunities** When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills and cultural experience to work. What can you do with an International Relations and Languages degree? Graduates from this degree have gone on to careers in such as: - government - the security services - international organisations like the UN - international charities such as Amnesty International or the Red Cross - policy research - media and international business consultancy - political risk analysis - public relations - voluntary organisations - management - banking and financial services - marketing and sales - exporting - tourism What jobs can you do with an International Relations and Languages degree? Job roles they've taken on include: - politician’s assistant - public affairs consultant - bilingual consultant - multilingual project coordinator - translator - social researcher - information officer - conference producer - local government administrator After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Either Grade 1 and 2 General Language plus Grade 1 and 2 Language in Use (beginners) or General Language Grade 3 plus Language Project (post A level) - Key Themes in International Relations - Political Thought - Professional Practice: Skills for Academic and Professional Success There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2 Core modules in this year include: - Either General Language (Grade 3 and 4) or General Language (Grade 4) and Language for Professional Communication 1 - Analysing Foreign and Security Policy - International Thought - Politics and International Relations: Academic Enrichment Programme Optional modules this year currently include: - Bending the Truth a Little? Researching Politics and International Relations - China and East Asian Economies - Contemporary Populism: Friend or Foe of Democracy? - Decoding Cultural Space - Development and Democracy in Latin America - Digital Cultures: Exploring the Digital in the Humanities and Social Sciences - East Asian States and Societies - Empire and its Afterlives - France in the World: Global Actor or Global Maverick? - Germany in the American Century - HND Business Finance - Intercultural Perspectives on Communication - Introduction to Teaching - Introduction to Translation - Learning from Experience - Modern Foreign Language - People On the Move: Legacy, Integration and Development - Politics and Culture of the Hispanic World in 20Th Century Literature and Film - Rethinking Nazi Germany: Politics, History, Society - Revolution and Repression: Spain - Russian & Eurasian Politics - Soviet History and Politics - The Making of a Republic - US Foreign Policy: from the Great War to 9/11 Year abroad In your third year, you'll spend a year in a country where the main language you're studying is spoken. On your year abroad, you can study at a university or organise a work placement, depending on your chosen language. In some cases, you may be able to do a combination of study and work. We'll help you secure a study or work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You'll get mentoring and support throughout the year. Year 4 Core modules in this year include: - Language Grade 6 - Research Project - Independent Project - Politics and International Relations: Academic Enrichment Programme Optional modules in this year currently include: - Africa Revisited: Nation Building and 'State Fragility' in Post-Colonial Africa - Autocracy and Democracy - China & East Asian Economies - East Asian States and Societies - Ethnicity Class & Culture in the Developing World - France in the World: Global Actor or Global Maverick? - Germany in the American Century - Global Capitalism: Past, Present and Future - Global Health - Interpreting - Learning from Experience - Politics and Culture of the Hispanic World in 20th Century Literature and Film - Professional Development: Recruiters and Candidates - Rethinking Aid and Development - Rethinking Nazi Germany: Politics, History, Society - Revolution and Repression: Spain - Security Challenges in the Twenty-First Century - The Making of a Republic - Translation Theory & Practice We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You’ll be assessed through: - written exams - practical exams - coursework: essays, reports, case studies or book reviews - projects - oral presentations You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. The way you’re assessed may depend on the modules you select. As a guide, students on this course last year were typically assessed as follows: Year 1 students: 15% by written exams, 26% by practical exams and 59% by coursework Year 2 students: 15% by written exams, 3% by practical exams and 82% by coursework Year 3 students: 100% by coursework Year 4 students: 7% by written exams, 17% by practical exams and 76% by coursework

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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.

Course code: LR29

Institution code: P80

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We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	16200.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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