Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages explores the key areas of contemporary European politics and international relations and combines these with the in-depth study of Italian language, society and culture. Taught in partnership between the Department of Politics and International Relations and the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, this course is informed by the outstanding research and international outlook of both departments. The politics element of the course provides an introduction to the working of international relations and the growth of Europe as a political entity. This includes research into areas such as Brexit, the European Union’s Budget, the European Parliament, security, international diplomacy, and the use of military force, as well as European languages and cultures. Your second and final year courses in European politics and international relations will be taught by Giacomo Benedetto, who holds a Jean Monnet professorship in European integration awarded by the European Union. As a modern linguist, you will not only learn to speak and write fluently, you will also develop excellent communication and research skills and combine language proficiency with cross-cultural perspectives. As a part of Royal Holloway’s close-knit international community, based in our beautiful historic campus, you will be within easy reach of London. You will also have the exciting opportunity to spend a year working, teaching or studying in Italy, when you will immerse yourself in the language and culture and truly broaden your horizons. Among the insitutions we have exchange links with is Siena, one of Italy’s most respected universities for politics and international relations, located in the heart of historic Tuscany. In the event of a no-deal Brexit, we will commit to providing 2019 and 2020 entry students with a subsidy equivalent to current Erasmus+ funding (where this would have previously been funded by the Erasmus+ scheme). To find out more visit the Erasmus+ page. - Study with leading experts on Brexit and EU Budgets. - Taught in partnership with the School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures. - Spend a year of study and/or work in Italy. - Gain written and verbal fluency in Italian. - Other language options in German (R200), French (R100) and Spanish (R401).

Core Modules Year 1 Introduction to International Relations Introduction to Politics and Government You will take one of the following modules in Italian depending on your language proficiency: Italian Language: Culture and Translation Italian Ab Initio Written I Italian Ab Initio Oral I Italian Advanced Written I Italian Advanced Oral I Year 2 Understanding the European Union: Politics and Theory You will take one of the following: You will take one of the following modules in Italian depending on your language proficiency: Advanced Italian II for Post Beginners Advanced Italian II Advanced Italian Translation: Skills and Practice Year 3 Year Abroad Year 4 European Union Public Policy You will take the following module in Italian: Advanced Italian III Optional Modules There are a number of optional course modules available during your degree studies. The following is a selection of optional course modules that are likely to be available. Please note that although the College will keep changes to a minimum, new modules may be offered or existing modules may be withdrawn, for example, in response to a change in staff. Applicants will be informed if any significant changes need to be made. Year 1 Optional modules in Italian may include: Heritage of Dante Fascist Italy Building the Italian Nation Year 2 International Relations Theory Democracy in Britain Contemporary Political Theory International Political Economy Political Behaviour War and Security in World Politics Modern Political Thought International Organisations The Politics of Human Rights Introduction to Political Communication Optional modules in Italian may include: Postwar Italian Cinema: the Auteur Tradition Art and Literature in Renaissance Florence Italian Crime Fiction Year 4 European Union Foreign Policy Power and Money in the European Union Politics and/or International Relations Dissertation The British in India: a Social and Political History Contemporary Middle East Politics US Foreign Policy Comparative Foreign Policy Young People's Politics Leadership, Power and the British Prime Minister Visual Politics Understanding China's Rise: Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy Global Energy Policy Refugees and Migration in World Politics American Political Development The Politics of Russia and Eastern Europe The Politics of International Development Issues in Democratic Theory Political Theories of Freedom Defence and Security Governance Military Change in the 21st Century Leaders and Political Communication Global Healthy Policy Political Protest Optional modules in Italian may include: Dante: Divine Comedy 2 Of Women, Knights, Weapons and Loves: the Italian Chivalric Tradition The Postmodern in Italian Literature: Pioneers, Practitioners and Critics Shooting History: Dictatorship, Terror and Crime in Italian Film

The course has a modular structure, whereby you will take 14 units at the rate of four per year in the first, second and fourth years, plus two in the third year, which is spent working or studying abroad. Most modules contain an element of assessed coursework, which contributes to the final mark awarded. Your first year is formative, though your results will determine whether you can progress to the second year. Your second and fourth year results, alongside those of the third year spent abroad, will contribute to your final degree classifcation. Work completed in your fourth year will count for a larger proportion of the result. You will be assigned a personal tutor who will provide you with support, guidance and advice throughout your studies. You will also have access to the comprehensive e-learning facility Moodle, which features lecture handouts and other supporting materials, such as lecture slides, quizzes, video clips, and links to relevant academic journal articles.

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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: LR23

Institution code: R72

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/undergraduate/politics-and-international-relations/politics-international-relations-and-modern-languages-french/

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Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 100%

EU	19300.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	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
International	19300.0	Year 1

The tuition fee for UK undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations, and for those starting a degree in the academic year 2021/22, is £9,250 for that year. The fee for UK undergraduates starting in 2022/23 has not yet been confirmed. The UK Government has confirmed that EU nationals are no longer eligible to pay the same fees as UK students, nor be eligible for funding from the Student Loans Company (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company). This means you will be classified as an international student. At Royal Holloway, we wish to support those students affected by this change in status through this transition. For eligible EU students starting their course with us in September 2022, we will award a fee reduction scholarship equivalent to 60% of the difference between the UK and international fee for your course. This will apply for the duration of your course. Fees for international students may increase year-on-year in line with the rate of inflation. The policy at Royal Holloway is that any increases in fees will not exceed 5% for continuing students. For further information see fees and funding (https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/) and our terms and conditions (https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/admissions-policy-and-procedures/). Other essential costs: These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree programme at Royal Holloway. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.

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