Explore the key themes and challenges of international relations, from the Cold War to the Coronavirus pandemic. The programme covers the broad themes and theories associated with the study of international relations, such as the state system, development, security, conflict and globalisation. You will be taught by world-class academics with distinctive expertise in their fields of research, including British, French, European, American, Latin American, African and Middle Eastern politics. You will study international relations through the lens of both historical and contemporary examples, from the 1870s ‘Scramble for Africa’ through to the Cold War, the origins of the War on Terror, the global financial crisis, the Arab Spring, and the Coronavirus pandemic, and learn how to apply theories to reflect on their relevance. You will be introduced to political concepts, theories, ideologies and analysis in your first year. As you progress in your studies you will choose from a wide range of module options, covering national and global issues.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Compulsory:
Introduction to International Relations
Political Analysis
Thinking Politically: Introduction to concepts, theories and ideologies
Choose from:
Background to British Politics
Global Histories
Course Details – Assessment Method
Students are assessed by a combination of coursework and exams. A few modules are assessed by coursework only.
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:
L250
Institution code:
Q50
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
Excluded subjects - General Studies and Critical Thinking
We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.
We consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ.
6,5,5 in HL subjects
Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for.
Some of our courses require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require additional Level 3 qualifications to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other qualifications at Level 3.
Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/btec/
If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice (admissions@qmul.ac.uk).
All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course.
A minimum of five GCSE passes to include English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required.
Please refer to the website below for details on Queen Mary's English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK. http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements/index.html#
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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course.
Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
