Comments about BA International Politics and East Asian Studies - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire
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Objectives
The dual degree in International Politics and East Asian Studies provides the opportunity to focus on the international dimension of the study of politics together with specialist studies of the East Asian region. It is taught jointly by the Department of Politics and the School of East Asian Studies, both of which are highly regarded for research and teaching.
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Entry requirements
-GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - BB+BB -Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers - AAAB-AABB/AAB-BBB -Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB-ABBBB -BTEC Level N - 2 Distinctions and 1 Merit -International Baccalaureate - 35-32 points -Core Requirements - At least two GCE A Levels. If Politics is taken, a Grade B is required.
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Academic title
BA International Politics and East Asian Studies
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Course description
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Introduction to Political Analysis
-The Transformation of East Asia
-British Politics
-Comparing Modern Polities
-Human Nature, Reason and Desire: An Introduction to Western Political Thought
-The Globalisation of World Politics
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Units
-Political Analysis: Approaches and Methods
-State and Economy in Contemporary China
-The Global Political Economy
-Comparing Political Change: From Dictatorship to Democracy
-Contemporary International Affairs
-International Relations Theory
-The Politics and Government of the European Union
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Political Explanation
