Course modules
What you will study on this degree
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Introduction to International Relations and Politics
20 credits
20 credits
Understanding the theories behind politics
20 credits
20 credits
Comparative Politics
20 credits
20 credits
Researching International Relations and Politics
20 credits
20 credits
Being Politically Engaged
20 credits
20 credits
International History and State Formation
20 credits
20 credits
Core modules
Debating International Relations Theories
20 credits
20 credits
Research Paper in International Relations and Politics
20 credits
20 credits
Optional Modules
International Politics at the Regional Level
20 credits
20 credits
Colonial Africa, 1880-1994
20 credits
20 credits
Politics and Popular Culture
20 credits
20 credits
International Organisations
20 credits
20 credits
A Bitter Resurgence: China into the Modern World (1894-1992)
20 credits
20 credits
Core modules
Research Project in International Relations and Politics
40 credits
40 credits
Optional Modules
Public International Law
20 credits
20 credits
The International Politics of Development
20 credits
20 credits
US Democracy Promotion in the Contemporary Era
20 credits
20 credits
The United Nations and International Security
20 credits
20 credits
The Politics of War and Organised Violence
20 credits
20 credits
Course tutors
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Programme Leader: International Relations
Tuition fees and funding
Entry requirements
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Qualification requirements
A levels
96 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Levels. Maximum of 20 AS points accepted.
BTECs
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. DMM in a relevant subject area is required if no other level 3 qualifications are taken.
International Baccalaureate
24 IB points.
Alternative qualifications considered
Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English Higher Diploma in Maths/ English Functional skills Level 2 in Maths/ English Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in communication or Application of Number Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number Credits may be awarded for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Unaccredited Prior Learning (RP(E)L).
International requirements
Other international requirements
Any applicant whose first language is not English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or acceptable equivalent. If a prospective student does not have the required English language scores then LJMU has 6, 12 and 20 week of English training programmes that students can enrol on in order to improve their language skills to a sufficient level to enable them to enrol on the BA. (https://www.ljmuisc.com/programmes/presessional-english) The programme takes place in the summer before the BA starts. HSSC Intermediate Higher Secondary Certificate: 60% overall award mark
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