International Relations and Politics with Foundation Year
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• The focus of the programme is on contemporary policy issues at the national and international level, with specific topics including environmental politics, international security, activism and protest movements, the history and politics of China and India, and digital journalism • This course enables you to study a wide variety of theoretical and methodological approaches, including political and international relations theory, qualitative and quantitative methods, historical methods, communication and media studies methods, and the journalistic method • We offer you an employability-focused module to develop problem-focused solutions facing different stakeholders in society, such as businesses, government, NGOs and charities • This course offers global study abroad opportunities with the chance to spend a semester at partner universities in Europe, the United States and Asia • Foundation Year Foundation Year • Optional placement year Optional placement year
Key highlights
- Focus on contemporary national and international policy issues
- Topics include environmental politics, international security and protest movements
- Study the history and politics of China and India
- Learn qualitative, quantitative, historical and journalistic research methods
- Employability module tackling problems for businesses, government, NGOs and charities
- Semester abroad at partner universities in Europe, the US and Asia
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Ma…
- BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and Englis…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy Analyst
- Political Researcher
- Civil Servant
- NGO Programme Officer
- Journalist
- Public Affairs Officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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