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**Why study BA Politics & International Relations at Goldsmiths**
**This degree offers a distinctive approach that combines the study of politics and international relations, giving you a broad knowledge and experience of both disciplines.**
- Youll be given a grounding in some of the major aspects of politics and international relations. Youll learn about international systems and global governance political theory, UK, European and US politics, international political economy and undertake area-based studies of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
**Why study BA Politics & International Relations at Goldsmiths**<br/><br/>**This degree offers a distinctive approach that combines the study of politics and international relations, giving you a broad knowledge and experience of both disciplines.**<br/><br/><br/>- Youll be given a grounding in some of the major aspects of politics and international relations. Youll learn about international systems and global governance political theory, UK, European and US politics, international political economy and undertake area-based studies of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.<br/><br/><br/>- The Department of Politics and International Relations provides a lively interdisciplinary environment, specialising in the study of institutions and conflicts in a way that crosses boundaries between traditional understandings of political phenomena.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be able to choose from a wide range of module options that explore the aesthetics of terrorism, critical approaches to security, the politics of development, US politics and foreign policy, the geopolitics of the Middle East, and contemporary movements from the Arab Spring to ISIS. We offer a range of area-based modules covering the Middle East, China and East Asia, Africa and Latin America.<br/><br/><br/>- We have a lively events programme that attracts renowned speakers, meaning that youll have the opportunity to hear the latest political arguments, theories and ideas.<br/><br/><br/>- Our unique Work Placement module gives you the opportunity to gain work experience relevant to the degree and we also give you the opportunity to study abroad.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
L2L5
Institution Code
G56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,B,C Access to HE DiplomaD:30 Pass with 45 Level 3 credits including 30 Distinctions and a number of merits/passes in subject specific modules International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H2 Scottish Advanced HigherB,B,C A levelB,B,B T LevelM Each application will be considered on its individual merits. Where the T Level subject area does not directly match the degree programme being applied for, the personal statement and reference will be particularly important in demonstrating interest, enthusiasm and suitability for the subject. |
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