27Sep
UndergraduateCoventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Explore how international policy is shaped and how security strategies are developed, gaining insight that could support career opportunities. Do you want to prepare for a career with global impact? In a volatile world, we must understand the threats and opportunities facing the international community. Top up your existing qualification (HND, FdSc/Fda, associate degree) or complete your degree in this exciting field. Global reach: study the international relations and foreign policies of the US, the Middle East and South Asia. Contemporary curriculum: explore the ways that organised crime and terrorist organisations undermine state power and destabilise the international community. Career-focused assessment: build a portfolio of experience through our varied assessment types, from writing policy papers to strategic plans, crisis responses and a range of other industry-relevant materials that should help you to showcase your expertise and real-world readiness. Why you should study this course
- Simulations and dynamic learning: this course aims to offer a dynamic, hands-on learning experience. Take part in immersive crisis simulations and learn how to design your own and deploy learnings in real-world settings.
- 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 designed to be directly relevant to the kind of work you might do in the future.
- Academic community: work closely with our teaching staff who aim to provide a welcoming learning community. Join course directors and their course teams for a regular course hour and have access to student success coaches who will support you throughout your learning journey.
- Employability: develop a strong understanding of global issues and international relations. The knowledge and analytical skills that you build could support aspirations to work with a variety of employers, from media outlets to multinational corporations, the Civil Service to the European Parliament, and from NGOs to think tanks.
- International organisations, like the EU and UN
- Police and intelligence services
- Human resources
- Local authorities banking and finance
- NGO, international security and charities.
Modules
The Spy Game: Intelligence and Surveillance Indispensable Nation: The United States in the 21st Century International Relations of the Middle East and South Asia Breaking the State: Criminal Governance and Terrorism 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.
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
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You must possess a minimum of 240 credits (RPL with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5) obtained in any international relations/politics-related area. An HND in an international relations/politics-related area with 240 credits awarded will also be considered for entry into the 1-year programme. This is subject to approval from the Course Director.
Student Outcomes
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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.
Provider information
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB