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International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)

Choosing to study International Relations and Politics with us will provide you with an exciting and varied curriculum, as well as opportunities to apply your learning in international settings. Through this course you will develop a critical understanding of contemporary issues such as threats to global security, the changing nature of international co-operation and power alignments, environmental politics, the future of democracy, and the politics of communication. Our academic staff have a wide range of specialist research interests and you will learn in a friendly and supportive environment.

We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.

This course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the nature of contemporary politics and the international order. In your first year you will be introduced to studying International Relations and Politics and you will grasp key theories around the subject which you can later build upon. It is not assumed that you will have studied these subjects before and so topics are explored in great depth.

In the second year, you will undertake a research placement and will also have the option of joining an international field trip (an alternative is provided for those who may be unable to participate in the field trip). In the third year you will complete a dissertation, which enables you to conduct research on a topic of your choice, with the support of your supervisor.

Campus Information

Waterside Campus

In the summer of 2018 the University of Northampton moved to the brand-new Waterside Campus. This seven-year project saw a neglected brownfield site transformed into a successful and impressive new campus that facilitated a radical re-engineering of the University in terms of both teaching methodology and governance structures. aterside is a waterfront site of 24 hectares on the edge of the town centre. Its successful completion has turned a derelict site into a leading facility in the higher education sector. The project brief emphasised integration, of the University into the town and local community, and of departments, facilities and teams within the University itself. New pedestrian and road bridges and cycle routes link the site to the town, and public facilities and commercial outlets are part of a Waterside experience which continues beyond the University to local historic buildings and parks.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 21

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

International Relations and Politics graduates possess highly sought after transferable skills that enable them to pursue careers in the public, private and voluntary sectors, including government, public administration, commerce, and international development.

Some of our graduates also go on to complete further study at the postgraduate level, including the MA International Relations and the International Relations and Politics Ph.D. scheme at the University of Northampton.

You will have the opportunity to complete a research placement with a relevant organization in your second year.

PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW is applicable after the course.(Bachelors & Masters only)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A-Level and DMM at BTEC. We welcome international applicants as well as applications from mature students and those with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.

Although the study in the Humanities/Social Sciences is a useful starting point for studying International Relations and Politics at degree level, it is not essential for you to have previously studied within this area.

Integrated Foundation Year Entry Requirements

The standard entry requirements for the Integrated Foundation Year are DEE at A level or MPP at BTEC.

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