BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics (part-time) at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

This innovative degree will provide a grounding in international relations theory while examining in-depth issues of enduring international significance. By examining the challenges the world faces today, we will encourage you to develop your own opinions and actively engage in politics. This innovative degree will provide a grounding in international relations theory while examining in-depth issues of enduring international significance.

What you will study

Level 4 core modules: Global Crime and International Relations, Introduction to International Relations and Politics, Introduction to Political Philosophy, Comparative Politics, Being Politically Engaged, Modern Global History: Empire, Statehood, and Sovereignty. Level 5 core modules: Debating International Relations Theories, Politics in Practice, International Politics at the Regional Level, Colonial Africa, 1880-1994, Politics and Popular Culture, The Scandinavian Dream: Nordic Politics, Culture, and Society, From the Confucian World to Chip War: Politics and Development in East Asia, Teaching International Relations and Politics. Level 6 core modules: Research Project in International Relations and Politics route 1, Research Project in International Relations and Politics route 2, Challenging Western-centrism in International Relations, US Democracy Promotion in the Contemporary Era, Sport, Crime and Politics: Critical Sociological Analyses, The Politics of War and Organised Violence, Securing Spaces: Security and Places in the Modern World, Comparative Nationalism, Secession and the Politics of Territory.

Career pathways

Typically, students who study on a part-time degree are returners to education, often with caring responsibilities or work full-time and wish to pursue a subject of interest. This programme aims to enhance your career prospects in a range of international relations related fields such as in the government and non-government sectors.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112 - 128. GCSEs and equivalents: Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:; 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;. A levels: BBC; Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications; Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Alternative qualifications considered: Mature applicants will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience. IELTS: 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,530 a year (2027/28). Part-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 5 years

Apply through the official page: https://oaf.ljmu.ac.uk/

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