Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with History (including a Foundation Year)
University of Chester
UCAS Code: L2VF | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Chester
UCAS Code: L2VF | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
72 UCAS points overall including grade D at GCE A level. The school requires one of the following subjects: A level History, or a suitable alternative such as Classical Civilisation, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Government and Politics, Sociology or Law.
Pass Access to HE Diploma (including 15 level 3 credits in History)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24 points, including 5 in HL History or an alternative such as English, Philosophy or Social and Cultural Anthropology
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including History or an alternative such as English, Politics & Society or Religious Education.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The school also requires one of the following GCE A Level subjects: History or a suitable alternative such as Classical Civilisation, English, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Government and Politics, Sociology or Law
Scottish Higher
Including History or an alternative such as English or Religious Studies
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About this course
Embark on a journey through time and across borders with our degree in Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with History. This multidisciplinary course, offered at our renowned institution, is meticulously crafted to weave the rich tapestry of historical events with the dynamic complexities of today's global political landscape.
You will dive into the pivotal moments and movements that have shaped the world. You will scrutinise the birth and evolution of nations, the formulation and fallout of treaties, and the rise and fall of empires, all while gaining an acute understanding of current international relations and global political strategies. This fusion of history with contemporary global affairs equips you with a profound perspective and the analytical skills to understand and influence the future.
Our curriculum is designed to challenge and inspire. Through engaging lectures, stimulating seminars, and hands-on research projects, you will explore the interplay between historical events and modern-day international politics. Our distinguished staff team, renowned for their expertise and research, are not just educators but mentors dedicated to nurturing your intellectual growth and professional development.
Beyond the classroom, the course offers experiential opportunities, study abroad options, and access to influential networks, providing a platform for real-world experience and professional exposure. This degree is not just an academic pursuit; it's a launchpad for a career in diplomacy, international organisations, academia, or any sector where an in-depth understanding of global affairs and history is paramount.
Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through a broad range of research, practitioner and professional coursework, that demonstrates your knowledge, skills and understanding and provides for your career aspirations. Each assessment is comprehensively supported by specialist staff, who provide workshops around assessment. Formative feedback is provided, prior to the submission of work.
Assessments may include reading diaries, critical reviews, case analyses, portfolios, posters, podcasts, policy documents, conflict mapping exercises, resilience analysis and evaluations of projects, geo-political crisis response reports, digital scrapbooks, simulated debates, independent research and practitioner and professional based tools and applications.
These assessment methods optimise learning and skill development for a diverse range of learners with unique needs and preferences, and to enable students to build a wide array of skills to thrive in the workplace. This will help to ensure that students are exposed to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the workplace and have the opportunities to build the skills and confidence to manage these effectively.
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The numbers of people taking politics degrees fell sharply last year and we'll keep an eye on this one - it can't really be because of graduates getting poor outcomes as politics grads do about as well as graduates on average. Most politics or international relations graduates don't actually go into politics - although many do, as activists, fundraisers and researchers. Jobs in local and central government are also important. Other popular jobs include marketing and PR, youth and community work, finance roles, HR and academic research (you usually need a postgraduate degree to get into research). Because so many graduates get jobs in the civil service, a lot of graduates find themselves in London after graduating. Politics is a very popular postgraduate subject, and so about one in five politics graduates go on to take another course - usually a one-year Masters - after they finish their degrees.
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The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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