Swansea University 2023 Undergraduate Prospectus

ENGLISH STUDENT EXPERIENCE (Times Good University Guide 2022) 10 POLITICS

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 – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available †  Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available International Students foundation programme available

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 of a competitive placement with the Welsh Parliament / Senedd Cymru as part of the module: The Welsh Parliament / Senedd Cymru. 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 culminates in a day-long visit to Westminster including talks with senior Members of Parliament.

TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Introduction to Ancient Philosophy and Rhetoric • Introduction to International Relations • Introduction to Politics • The American Experience 1492-2000 • War and Peace in the Nuclear Age Year 2 • America in Crisis: Political Culture and Society from the Tet Offensive to Trump • Anarchy and Order: Theories in International Relations • Globalisation • Philosophy and the Enlightenment • The History of Political Thought Year 3 • Aftermaths of War • Clear and Present Danger: Terrorism and America • Parliamentary Studies • The Welsh Parliament / Senedd Cymru

TYPICAL OFFER: BBB

Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †

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 (with Year Abroad) ▲ ♦ History (with Year Abroad) ▲ ♦  Politics and International Relations (with Year Abroad) ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page

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

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