Think innovatively and drive positive change globally. With a hands-on approach, this course offers real-world experience in politics and international relations. In an era of global change, the need to understand politics and international relations has never been more urgent. Step into the shoes of change-makers, gaining the insight and skills to help shape change. Global Politics: explore the complexities of the global stage: why our world remains divided into nation-states, how domestic politics and international dynamics interact, and the forces that inform key political decisions. Power: discover how power shapes societies within borders and influences relationships between them, learning to decode the campaigns, elections, protest movements and political ideologies that define our world today. Project-based learning: work on complex problems, create tangible solutions and develop essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication. Your assessments are project-based and are designed to reflect the careers of politics and international relations graduates. Why you should study this course Applied learning: apply theories and ideas to role-play simulations and real-world policy challenges that put you in the position of policymakers. Academic community: work closely with our teaching staff who provide a welcoming learning community. Critical thinking: in an age of information and disinformation overload, studying politics and international relations helps you to develop the vital skills of critical judgement, analysis of evidence, informed decision-making and skilful and precise use of language. Innovative assessment: build a broad portfolio throughout your studies, from writing op-eds and policy papers to producing short documentary films and other industry-relevant material. Global curriculum: study the politics and international relations of the Americas, South and East Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Modules

This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Year One Modules: Order: Power and Authority in a Changing World Chaos: Catastrophe and Violence Identity: Belief, Vision, and Values Motion: Migration, Trafficking and Colonisation Year Two Modules: Dictatorship and Democratic Breakdown Power Politics: Emerging States in the Global Order Global Security, Reconciliation and Human Rights Protest, Dissent, and Resistance Sandwich Year: There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. Final Year Modules: The Politics of the Global South Political Communication, Propaganda and the Media Independent Project We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Optional Modules

Assessment method

This course incorporates new and innovative assessment methods aligned with current industry standards, providing you with practical, real-world skills designed to advance your professional readiness and career prospects. Assessment methods may include: Writing exercises such as essays, reports, policy reviews and briefings Live simulations and reflective journals Individual and group presentations Curation and public communication Podcasts, academic posters and other media projects. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

How to apply

14Jan

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Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Access to HE Diploma

Scottish Higher - CCD

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start. Contact us via our website to find out more.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9535*	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9535*	Year 1
Scotland	£9535*	Year 1
Wales	£9535*	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9535*	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£9535*	Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Additional costs/fee information Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website . Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,500 fee (£1,800 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.

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