Course summary
TEF Silver
Queen Mary University of London has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.
Explore the key themes and challenges of international relations, from the Cold War to the Arab Spring. The programme covers the broad themes and theories associated with the study of international relations, such as the state system, development, security, conflict and globalisation. You’ll be taught by world-class academics with distinctive expertise in their fields of research, including British, French, European, American, Latin American, African and Middle Eastern politics. You'll study international relations through the lens of both historical and contemporary examples, from the 1870s ‘Scramble for Africa’ through to the Cold War, the origins of the War on Terror, the global financial crisis and the Arab Spring, and learn how to apply theories to reflect on their relevance. You'll be introduced to political concepts, theories, ideologies and analysis in your first year. As you progress in your studies you'll choose from a wide range of module options, covering national and global issues..
Course details
Modules
Year 1 Compulsory Introduction into Politics Introduction to International Relations Political Analysis Thinking Politically: Introduction to concepts, theories and ideologies Choose from Background to British Politics Global Histories
Assessment method
Students are assessed by a combination of coursework and exams. A few modules are assessed by coursework only.
How to apply
15Jan
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:
- L250
- Institution code:
- Q50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. A minimum of five GCSE passes to include English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. Please refer to the website below for details on Queen Mary's English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK. http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements/index.html#
English language requirements
All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements/index.html#
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Please visit our web site for further details on fees and funding https://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/feesandfunding/tuitionfees/
By searching on our A-Z course finder, you will be able to view the amount of fee you would need to pay for your choice of programme https://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/
The fee amounts listed are for the 2020/21 academic year and are provided as a guideline. Fees for 2021/22 have not yet been set.
Provider information
Queen Mary University of London
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Mile End Road
Tower Hamlets
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