International Studies

Image gallery

University of Huddersfield

Comments about International Studies - At the institution - Huddersfield - West Yorkshire

• Objectives
  The degree offers a critical understanding of transnational, inter-state and global political processes and institutions. You will embrace a range of topics in international relations and international political economy, as well as the comparative politics of important countries or regions like Latin America, Central Asia, the United States and Africa. It also analyses the ideas and theoretical frameworks that underlie contemporary debates in international studies. It develops your written and oral communication skills, whilst the work placement programme develops your employability skills and enhances your career prospects.
• Entry requirements
  Entry Requirements We welcome applicants of all ages. The UCAS tariff range is 200-280 points, which must include, as a minimum, one 6-unit award. Please contact us directly if you have alternative qualifications.
• Academic title
  International Studies
• Course description
  Course Structure
  
  Year 1
  
  Global Politics
  Modern Europe
  Policy and Society
  Political Philosophy
  Human Rights
  Social Research Methods
  
  Year 2
  Core modules:
  
  Development Studies
  American Politics
  International Studies Project
  Work Placement
  Political Thought
  
  Option module:
  Choose one from-
  
  Modern France
  Case Based Learning
  Europe in the High Middle Ages
  Modernisaton and Growth in the USA
  Modern Language (European or Asian)
  
  Year 3
  Core modules:
  
  African Politics
  Modern Germany
  Global Terrorism and Society
  Dissertation
  
  Option module:
  Choose one from-
  
  Ethics and Society
  Modern Language (European or Asian)

Other programs related to social sciences