Programme Specification for International Politics (Major, Joint or Minor)
Campus: Docklands
Why Study International Politics as part of a Combined Honours Degree?
"Politics", as we see it, is to do with far more than what government does. It is everywhere around us, wherever decisions are made that affect society, wherever there is discussion about different social needs and policy goals. Consequently, Politics is an ideal subject to study in combination with other subjects such as Economics, Sociology, History , International Development or Anthropology, since these subjects deal with matters that are interconnected in the real world.
What will I study?
In studying Politics, Major and Joint students will choose from options within three areas: political philosophy (which deals with the ideas used to explain and justify political programmes and ideologies), government (which studies the mechanisms of central and local government), and socio-political studies (which looks at the social context of politics). Minor students will choose Options from two of these fields.
Which modules will I study?
You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for International Politics
Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?
All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).
What career opportunities are open to me if I study International Politics?
A background in Politics would enhance your career opportunities if you wished to pursue a career in local or national government (which together employ a substantial number of people). It would also give you a good understanding of how organisations work, how decisions are made and the constraints on decision-making, and how people interact in organisations - all of which would be useful in many managerial and administrative positions.
What can I combine with International Politics?
Popular combinations include:
- English Literature/International Politics (LQ23 - BA/PGPK)
- History/International Politics (LV21 - BA/PIPK)
- Information Technology/International Politics (LG25 - Mod/PJPK)
- International Politics/Business Information Systems (LG2M - Mod/PKMA)
- International Politics/Sociology (LL32 - BA/PKPU)
- Journalism Studies/International Politics (PL52 - BA/PLPK)
We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit this page www.uel.ac.uk/combined/programmes for a full list.
Entry Requirements
240 UCAS tariff points (including two passes at A2 level) plus GCSE English grade C.
How do I apply?
If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).
If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line.
Other International Politics programmes available
For further information on the range of International Politics programmes available at UEL, please visit the School Pages http://www.uel.ac.uk/lss/
Contact Us
If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours on 0208 223 2575 or email us at combined.honours@uel.ac.uk
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