Politics with International Relations BA (Hons)

Program Overview

The Politics with International Relations program at Teesside University equips students with a comprehensive understanding of political systems, ideologies, and global issues. Through a diverse curriculum and research projects, students develop transferable skills and knowledge for careers in politics, international organizations, law, and more. The program offers a foundation year option and flexible study options, including full-time and part-time. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers in both the public and private sectors.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• Objectives: This program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to understand and influence the world around them, focusing on careers in diverse fields including politics, international organizations, government, law, and more.
• Description:
• Students gain transferable skills and knowledge through a curriculum that explores vital issues such as political violence, international relations, political ideologies, gender and politics, and political systems in the UK and US.
• The program features a diverse range of modules covering historical and contemporary topics, including:
• America: From Watergate, Trump and Beyond
• Britain and Europe from 1870 to the Present
• Foundations of Politics and International Relations
• Political Ideologies
• Revolutionary Change: Mass Movements, Peoples and Cultures
• Understanding Global Threats: Past, Present and Future
• The State and Politics: Inside and Outside Parliament
• The Troubles: Conflict and Resolution
• Students engage in research projects, explore career options, and participate in workshops with industry professionals.

Outline:

• Course Structure:
• The program consists of 3 years of full-time study or up to 6 years of part-time study.
• Students complete a combination of core and optional modules, including a dissertation in their final year.
• The program offers a foundation year option for students who require additional preparation or have insufficient grades.
• Modules:
• Year 1:
• America: From Watergate, Trump and Beyond
• Britain and Europe from 1870 to the Present
• Foundations of Politics and International Relations
• Political Ideologies
• Year 2:
• Future Directions: Research, Careers and Development in the Humanities
• Propaganda and Political Communication
• Revolutionary Change: Mass Movements, Peoples and Cultures
• Understanding Global Threats: Past, Present and Future
• Final Year:
• Dissertation
• Nazis, Fascists and Anti-Fascists
• The State and Politics: Inside and Outside Parliament
• The Troubles: Conflict and Resolution
• Schedule: The program offers semester dates, with specific start and end dates available upon request.

Assessment:

• Methods: Assessment methods include essays, presentations, knowledge exchange projects, and examinations.
• Criteria: Assessments are marked according to university timelines, and feedback is provided electronically and in personal tutorials.

Teaching:

• Methods: The program utilizes various teaching methods, including classes, lectures, seminars, tutorials, and group work, with an emphasis on participatory and active learning.
• Faculty: Students are taught by research-active academic staff, lecturers, and professors.

Careers:

• Career opportunities: The program prepares graduates for a variety of careers, including:
• Local, national, and international politics
• Local government
• Law
• Accountancy
• Social work
• Librarianship
• Journalism
• Public relations
• International organizations
• Teaching
• Retail management
• Work placement: Students have the option to take a School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law careers module at either Level 5 or Level 6.

Other:

• Disability Services: The university provides inclusive learning environments and support for students with disabilities.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Students with prior work, volunteering, or life experience may be eligible for credit towards their degree.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Full-time
Entry to 2024/25 academic year Fee for UK applicants £9,250 a year
• Fee for international applicants
£17,000 a year
• Part-time
2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £4,500 (120 credits)