UndergraduatePart-time

BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics with Foundation Year

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool, United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
4 years FullTime, 5 years Placement year
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Politics
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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About your course This innovative degree will provide a grounding in international relations theory while examining in-depth issues of enduring international significance. In examining the challenges the world faces today, we will encourage you to develop your own opinions and actively engage in politics The degree takes an expanded definition of what is International Relations and covers a range of subjects from economics, politics, law and culture to examining the actions of international organisations, nation-states and non-state actors. It provides you with an essential grounding in international relations theory and a range of specialist modules, which examine in-depth issues of enduring international significance, such as conflict, state-building, and the role of multilateral organisations. To develop your knowledge and interest in the varying topics and roles that people do, we will hold and attend regular events and workshops with practitioners and experts. Foundation Year The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the interest and ability to study for a degree, but do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto the International Relations and Politics honours degree programme yet. Once you pass the Foundation Year (level 3) you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria). WATCH: a short video with programme leader, Dr Matthew Hill talking about the International Relations and Politics degree.

Entry requirements

GCSEC/4 or above · Subjects: English Language, Mathematics
A levelsDDD
UCAS Tariff points72 UCAS points
Irish Leaving CertificateAcceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Grades / subjects required: 72
Welsh BaccalaureateAcceptable only when combined with other qualifications T
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English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test

Fees

International students: £5,760 per year

UK students: £18,230 per year

Start dates

September

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Campus

  • Liverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Degree entry High School Diploma, with a minimum GPA 3.0, plus one of the following: ACT with a score of 24. 2 APs with a grade of 3 or above - subject requirements may be stipulated for certain courses (for example, Physics and/or Maths for Engineering courses). International SAT score of 1100 (old SAT1).

English language

See the list below for the minimum grades required for each qualification. Please note: The grades shown are the minimum standards - courses may vary. IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component. Register: Book a new test on the British Council IELTS website. Trinity Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII) - B2 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE II 90 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. Further information: Visit Trinity College London’s Student information webpage. Trinity Integrated Skills in English III (ISEIII) - C1 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE III 105 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. LanguageCert Academic SELT Alignment to the CEFR and IELTS Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 65 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) or 70 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) Please note: The university does not accept Language Cert, Pearson Versant or ELLT…

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Scholarships at Liverpool John Moores University

3 for this level
  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount£500.00 (US$ 646)
  • Sport Scholarship Scheme
  • Undergraduate International Achievement Scholarship£3,000.00 (US$ 3,874)
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