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Department of Politics and International Studies 2013 BA Politics and International Relations General Description This degree gives you a firm grounding in international relations and organisations, strategy and security. Recent incidents of piracy and terrorism remind us that world politics remains a matter of, literally, life and death. In this degree we look beyond the headlines to study wealth, poverty, international law, international organisation, non- governmental organisation and military strategy – the themes and issues that drive international politics today. This degree is ideal if you are hoping for a career in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, international organisations or the media. A BA in Politics and International Relations is also an excellent starting point for a higher degree and an academic career. Hull graduates have been successful in seeking employment in all these areas. The degree will also meet your needs if you have a more general interest in foreign policy and international relations but are not sure about wanting to pursue a career in it. We have found that in an increasingly interconnected world many 'blue chip' employers favour applicants who can demonstrate a sound grasp of international affairs, and this degree will give you precisely such a grasp. Teaching Usually teaching is by a combination of lectures and tutorials. For lectures you will have the opportunity of studying with all your colleagues; for tutorials you will be divided into small groups to discuss set topics with the tutor in a more informal environment. Many first year modules utilise interactive lectures rather than the lecture/tutorial model. As the modules become more specialised, in the second and third year, the lecture & tutorial model may be substituted by two-hour long seminars. This allows for variety, as well as high levels of student participation. Each tutorial/seminar group has a maximum of 14 students. Internship Opportunities You will be eligible to apply for the Westminster Hull Internship Programme. This exciting opportunity, fully integrated into our assessment structure, gives selected students the opportunity to spend one semester of their final year working as an intern for a member of Parliament. There are also other internship opportunities at the The Hansard Society, Hanover Communications (London), The Public Affairs Co (Leeds) and The Royal Armouries (Leeds), and we are continuously expanding our internship opportunities. Study Abroad Students can apply to study abroad during the first semester of the final year. The period spent abroad replaces that spent in Hull, with credits and marks awarded counting towards the final degree classification. The department and University have exchange agreements with institutions in Europe, the US, Australia and Hong Kong. Careers This course leads to a variety of careers such as political consultancy, the media, the civil service, public relations, political parties, parliament, policy, research, risk assessment, as well as international organisations and charities. Recent examples include: Senior Communications Adviser, International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva; Foreign Correspondent; Corporate Risk Analyst; Head of the Asia Programme, Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies; Special Adviser at 10 Downing Street; Account Executive at Citigate Public Affairs and Researcher for the Jonathan Dimbleby Programme at LWT. Entry criteria We like to take each case on its merits and, and a consequence, our offers may vary according to your specific case. However, our standard UCAS offer for BA Politics is AAB (340 points). If you are studying the International Baccalaureate our standard offer is 34 points with 16 from any three higher level modules. We welcome applications from mature students. Contacts For further information please use the departmental website www.hull.ac.uk/pas Course Co-ordinator: Dr Tom Kane, E [email protected]
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3BA Politics and International RelationsGeneral DescriptionThis degree gives you a firm grounding in international relations and organisations,strategy and security. Recent incidents of piracy and terrorism remind us that worldpolitics remains a matter of, literally, life and death. In this degree we look beyond theheadlines to study wealth, poverty, international law, international organisation, non-governmental organisation and military strategy – the themes and issues that driveinternational politics today. This degree is ideal if you are hoping for a career in theForeign and Commonwealth Office, international organisations or the media. A BA inPolitics and International Relations is also an excellent starting point for a higher degreeand an academic career. Hull graduates have been successful in seeking employment inall these areas. The degree will also meet your needs if you have a more general interestin foreign policy and international relations but are not sure about wanting to pursue acareer in it. We have found that in an increasingly interconnected world many 'blue chip'employers favour applicants who can demonstrate a sound grasp of international affairs,and this degree will give you precisely such a grasp.
TeachingUsually teaching is by a combination of lectures and tutorials. For lectures you will havethe opportunity of studying with all your colleagues; for tutorials you will be divided intosmall groups to discuss set topics with the tutor in a more informal environment. Manyfirst year modules utilise interactive lectures rather than the lecture/tutorial model. Asthe modules become more specialised, in the second and third year, the lecture &tutorial model may be substituted by two-hour long seminars. This allows for variety, aswell as high levels of student participation. Each tutorial/seminar group has a maximumof 14 students.
Internship OpportunitiesYou will be eligible to apply for the Westminster Hull Internship Programme. This excitingopportunity, fully integrated into our assessment structure, gives selected students theopportunity to spend one semester of their final year working as an intern for a memberof Parliament. There are also other internship opportunities at the The Hansard Society,Hanover Communications (London), The Public Affairs Co (Leeds) and The RoyalArmouries (Leeds), and we are continuously expanding our internship opportunities.
Study Abroad Students can apply to study abroad during the first semester of the final year. The periodspent abroad replaces that spent in Hull, with credits and marks awarded countingtowards the final degree classification. The department and University have exchangeagreements with institutions in Europe, the US, Australia and Hong Kong.
CareersThis course leads to a variety of careers such as political consultancy, the media, the civilservice, public relations, political parties, parliament, policy, research, risk assessment, aswell as international organisations and charities. Recent examples include: SeniorCommunications Adviser, International Committee of the Red Cross, Geneva; ForeignCorrespondent; Corporate Risk Analyst; Head of the Asia Programme, Royal United ServicesInstitute for Defence Studies; Special Adviser at 10 Downing Street; Account Executive atCitigate Public Affairs and Researcher for the Jonathan Dimbleby Programme at LWT.
Entry criteriaWe like to take each case on its merits and, and a consequence, our offers may varyaccording to your specific case. However, our standard UCAS offer for BA Politics is AAB(340 points). If you are studying the International Baccalaureate our standard offer is 34points with 16 from any three higher level modules. We welcome applications frommature students.
ContactsFor further information please use the departmental website www.hull.ac.uk/pas Course Co-ordinator: Dr Tom Kane, E [email protected]
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Year OneThe Era of Total War Introduction to International RelationsWar and HumanityWar and Politics Since 1900
Plus options from the following:Introduction to European PoliticsIntroduction to Comparative PoliticsForeign Policy AnalysisIntroduction to the Politics of the World
EconomyIntroduction to Globalisation
Year TwoPaths of Research in Politics
Plus options from the following:Political Thought from Plato to MarxThe Cold War and After British Government Understanding AmericaParties and Institutions in EuropeInternational Security and Defence PolicyUnderstanding States and Markets: An
Introduction to Political EconomyThe United Nations and Global SecuritySea PowerNew Media and PoliticsModern StrategyThe Global South and Development The Politics of the Environment ‘New Terrorism’ and CounterterrorismPost Cold-War International Politics and
SecurityEthnic Conflict Resolution and Peace
Building The Shape and Shadows of War US-Russia Relations 1945-1989War, Politics and Society
Year ThreeLong or Short DissertationInternational Relations Theory
Plus options from the following:Bioethics – End of Life Decision MakingApproaches to Presidential Power in theUSAEU Politics and GovernanceEU Politics and PoliciesNew Labour’s Legacy: UK Politics in an
Age of AusterityThe Reunified Germany in the NewEuropeParliaments and CitizensChina: Once and Future SuperpowerThe International Politics of theEnvironment Contemporary Political PhilosophyIntelligence and National SecurityGlobal Communications andInternational PoliticsThe US In VietnamManias, Panics and CrashesDemocratization in Latin AmericaNuclear StrategyBeing GreatDangerous Minds: War, Fear andConspiracyCritics of CapitalismSmall Wars, from Malaya through Ireland
to IraqMaritime Security in the 21st CenturyNew Media, Old Responsibilities‘Why Weapons Work?’ The Social
Construction of Military EffectsBRICS – Emerging Powers in
International Affairs The World We’re In: Globalisation and
Democratic Governance in Practice’
Any Free Elective module from otherdepartments
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The modules listed here are indicative only. Applicants should check the Departmentof Politics and International Studies website www.hull.ac.uk/pas under the relevantdegree programme for a full list.
*Please note that there may be some small changes in the list of options offered, according tooccasional staff research leave and staff changes.
