American political issues, the Holocaust, democracy, globalisation, Parties and Voters in the UK – these are only some of the political aspects and key events you will be able to explore in detail as part of the course.
As well as providing a foundation in the approaches to, and theories of, politics and international relations, the programme will develop your understanding of the importance of politics in a globalising and integrating world.
This degree is designed to enable you to study international affairs in their political and historical contexts.
You will address critical political questions, such as:
Who has political power?
Why do they have it?
To whom are they accountable?
In whose interest do they exercise it?
What is globalisation?
Is violent protest ever justified?
Course Details - Modules
Year 1:
Introduction to American Politics
Introduction to World Politics
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Modern Political Thought
Modern British Politics
Research Design and Qualitative methods in Politics
Year 2:
Compulsory;
Comparative Political Institutions
Explaining Politics: Quantitative Political Science in Practice
Optional
Ancient Greek Political Thought: Plato’s Republic and Aristotle’s Politics
Democracy and Democratisation
Issues in American Politics
National Security Intelligence
Theories of International Relations
The Holocaust
The State and Revolution
The History of Political Cinema
Unity and Cultural Diversity
US Foreign Policy from World War 2 to the end of the Cold War
Year 3- Placement
Year 4:
Compulsory;
Dissertation
European Union Politics: Problems and Prospects
Optional:
Crisis and Critique
Fascism
Empire, Imperialism and Hegemony
History of Political Philosophy
Media, Politics and Power in America
Marx and Marxism
Parties and Voters in the UK
Public Policy Analysis
Parliamentary Studies
Terrorism 1960-2016
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:
L202
Institution code:
B84
Campus Name:
Main Site
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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
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3.
in any subject and an A level at grade B
in a any subject and an A level at grade B
in any subject
in any subject
in any subject with A levels grade BB
in any subject with A levels grade BB
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Test
with no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT)
92.0
with a minimum of:
Reading - 18
Listening - 17
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
PTE Academic
58.0
with a minimum of 51 in all subscores
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements
