Swansea University 2021 UNDERGRADUATE prospectus English

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS

As technology, transport, and a complex international economy make our world smaller, the value of peaceful and cooperative relationships between nations is increasingly important. On this degree you will look behind the headlines to the key players in world politics, exploring important ideas and how we can solve conflict or achieve cooperation.

Foundation Year available Global Opportunities available International Students

On our International Relations programme, you will explore globalisation and global institutions, development and human rights, international and regional politics, peace and conflict, political economy, security and strategic studies, and you will learn how power, institutions and laws affect our day-to-day lives. You will gain an understanding of the patterns of behaviour between nations, their leaders and corporations, focusing on the interactions and inter-relationships between philosophical, political and economic thought. You have the opportunity for a placement with the National Assembly for Wales as part of the module: The National Assembly for Wales. Swansea University is also one of a limited number of institutions selected to partner with the UK Parliament to deliver an innovative Parliamentary Studies module, which students will be able to take in their third year. The module includes a series of sessions with experts and members of staff working in the UK Parliament and

foundation programme available Full details available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)

FUTURE CAREERS: • Business • Education • Government and Politics • Humanitarian Organisations • Law and Public Services • Media and Public Relations

TYPICAL OFFER: BBB

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 134)

AREAS STUDIED TYPICALLY INCLUDE: Year 1 • War and Peace in the Nuclear Age • Introduction to International Relations • Introduction to Political Methodology • Early Modern World, 1500-1800 • The Fundamental Questions of Philosophy Year 2 • Anarchy and Order: Theories in International Relations • Business & Entrepreneurship • Fundamental Issues in Moral and Political Philosophy • Contemporary Wars and Conflicts • Social Media Cultures Year 3 • Shadow Wars: US Presidents and covert action from the Cold War to Trump • The National Assembly for Wales • Parliamentary Studies • Global Political Economy • Aftermaths of War • Dissertation • Globalisation • Global Ethics • International Security

BA Single Honours ▲ International Relations ♦ International Relations (with Year Abroad) ♦ International Relations (with Foundation Year) BA Major/Minor Honours ♦ International Relations with French (with Year Abroad) ♦ International Relations with German (with Year Abroad) ♦ International Relations with Spanish (with Year Abroad) BA Joint Honours International Relations and ▲ American Studies ♦ American Studies (with Year Abroad) ▲ History ♦ History (with a Year Abroad) ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page

culminates in a day-long visit to Westminster including talks with senior Members of Parliament.

For more detailed course content, including a full module list, visit: swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses

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