BAInternational Relations with Economics
| Study location | United Kingdom, Birmingham |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA |
| Course code | LL21 |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) GCSE Mathematics grade 7/A 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. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
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Programme structure
Modules in the first year
Required modules
Introduction to International Relations
Principles of Economics
Research Skills
One of the following dependent on whether you have A Level Mathematics:
Introduction to Mathematics for Economics
Mathematics for Economics
In addition to these modules you will also have the opportunity to take two optional modules of your choice from within POLSIS.
Modules in the second year
Required modules
International Political Economy
International Relations Theory
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Your second year of study will also provide you with the opportunity to undertake more specialised study in areas of the subject that interest you. You will be able to choose two optional modules from the extensive list of modules that we offer. These modules will build on the knowledge and skills you have acquired thus far on your degree and allow you to tailor your studies in a way that best fits with your interests and future plans.
Year Abroad option
If you have not applied for the four year, study abroad degree you can still apply to study abroad for a year in an approved university around the world if you have achieved a grade of 2.1. If your application is successful, you will go abroad in your third year and return to us for your final year.
Modules in the final year
In the final year of your degree you will undertake an independent study project and up to five optional modules. Modules in the final year are advanced, research led modules taught by experts in the subject area.
There are two distinct independent study pathways of independent study in the final year:
Pathway one
Required modules
Problems in World Politics (Independent Study)
You will also be able to take five optional modules from across departments:
Pathway two
Required modules
Dissertation
In addition to this independent study module you will be able to take four optional modules from across departments
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.