Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages (German) BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages explores the key areas of contemporary politics and international relations, and combines these with the in-depth study of German language, society and culture. Taught in partnership between the Department of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy, and the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, this course is informed by the outstanding research and international outlook of both departments.

Department: Politics and International Relations  |  Duration: 4 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Politics and Government; German Ab Initio Written I, German Ab Initio Oral I, German Advanced Written I, German Advanced Oral I, Intensive Beginners’ German II and others; Year 2: Understanding the European Union: Politics and Theory; Year 3: Year Abroad; Year 4: European Union Public Policy. Optional modules: Year 1: Introduction to German Studies, Strange Encounters: Texts and Contexts in Modern German Culture, Tales of the City: Introduction to Thematic Analysis, International Film 1: Contexts and Practices, The Birth of Film; Year 2: Democracy in Britain, Contemporary Political Theory, International Political Economy, War and Security in World Politics, Modern Political Thought and others; Death, Desire, Decline: Thomas Mann and Franz Kafka, Belonging and the Self in Contemporary German Fiction and Film, Narrative and Identity: The German Novel from the 18th to the 21st Century, National Socialism and the Third Reich in German Film and Visual Culture from 1933 to the Present, German Dissertation; Year 4: US Foreign Policy - History, Young People's Politics, Leadership, Power and the British Prime Ministership, Visual Politics, American Political Development and others.

Career pathways

A global economy offers exciting opportunities to those wanting to pursue successful and rewarding careers. An ability to speak languages and a keen analytical mind are among the most sought-after qualities in today’s highly competitive job market; Politics, International Relations and Modern Languages equips students with both.

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