BAInternational Relations with French

Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	L2R1

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) A Level grade B in French The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 169 in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	birmingham.ac.uk/..l-relations-french.aspx

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Modules in the first year
This year consists of introductory modules in international relations and your chosen language.

Required modules

Introduction to International Relations
Research Skills
Business French A & B
In addition to these modules you will also have the opportunity to take three optional modules of your choice from within POLSIS.

List of optional first year modules
Modules in the second year
The second year is designed to permit specialisation in areas of particular interest while deepening your language skills.

Required modules

International Relations Theory
Diplmatic History Post-1945
French core language 2
French Language Project A
French Language Project B
In addition, you will be able to choose two optional modules from the extensive list of modules that we offer.

List of optional second year modules
Modules in the final year
When you return to Birmingham for your fourth year you study advanced courses in your language and in international affairs.

If you want to take advantage of a unique opportunity to be supported with a work placement opportunity as part of your final year, this course includes the opportunity to undertake a ‘Professional Development’ module as part of your optional module choices.

Pathway one
Required modules

Problems in World Politics (Independent Study)
French Core Language 3
Optional modules

Four optional modules (open choice from departments)
List of final year optional modules for POLSIS
Pathway two
Required modules

POLSIS Dissertation
French Core Language 3
Optional modules

Three optional modules (open choice from departments)
List of final year optional modules for POLSIS

Career opportunities

Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.