International Studies, BA Hons

This programme offers a multidisciplinary approach to International Studies and responds to evolving notions of our global environment providing students with the tools needed to understand and question the changes and challenges of global issues in the 21st century. Students have the opportunity to specialise in one of two pathways: Language and Culture or International Studies.

The flexibility of the degree structure enables students to follow their interests and deepen specialist knowledge by exploring cultural and political dynamics that influence our global world. It helps students to acquire invaluable transferable skills, such as communicating across cultures, using sources, evaluating evidence and problem solving, while situating the concept of the language being studied in an intercultural context.

Modern foreign languages play a particular role within the programme and are seen primarily as a tool to further students’ knowledge and understanding of cultural, political and social differences in an international context. Students can select up to two modern foreign languages in their first year and follow this throughout their degree. Languages are taken at one of three levels (beginners’, post-GCSE or post-A level). A language option is not compulsory within the International Studies pathway but it is strongly recommended for the work-placement in the final year of study. There is the possibility to go on an ERASMUS exchange in the second year of study. 

UCAS code

Please telephone our Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000

School

Humanities & Social Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants must have:

240 UCAS points

INCLUDING at least 200 from two A-levels or from a relevant vocational qualification.

PLUS GCSE English at grade C or above.

Assessment

Students are assessed through examinations and coursework, also project work, seminar papers, in-class assessment (written and oral) and other activities.

Career options

The international nature of this programme and the knowledge of another language prepare graduates for a range of careers in international organisations, government, politics, education, business, administration, tourism and media, as well as for postgraduate study.

Language and Culture Pathway

Year 1

• Europe Without Borders: Cultures in Contact
• Language option, (French, Italian, Spanish or English for Academic Purposes)
• One option from one of the study areas: Language and Linguistics, History and Politics, Media or Sociology & Philosophy.
• One option from another discipline offered by the School OR a second foreign language.

Year 2

• Cosmopolitics
• Language option as chosen in Year 1
• One option from the study area chosen in Year 1
• One option from the study area chosen in Year 1 OR a second language

Year 3

• Language and Culture: Europe and Beyond
• Language option chosen in Year 1
• One option from the study area chosen in Year 1(or a second language)

International Studies Pathway

Year 1

• Europe Without Borders: Cultures in Contact
• Politics of Conflict Resolution.
• One option from one of the study areas: Language and Linguistics, History and Politics, Media or Sociology & Philosophy OR a foreign language.
• One option chosen from another discipline offered by the School OR a foreign language.

Year 2

• Cosmopolitics
• Politics and Development in Asia and Africa
• One option from the study area chosen in Year 1 OR a foreign language
• One option from the study area chosen in Year 1 OR a foreign language

Year 3

• Language and Culture: Europe and Beyond
• International Organisations
• One option from the study area chosen in Year 1 OR a foreign language

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

Find out more about our fees and the support available to you at our:

• Undergraduate finance pages
• International students' finance pages

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