BA(Hons) International Studies
Course Structure
Year 1 (Preliminary Year)
The first year comprises a special programme of English for Academic Purposes designed by highly experienced staff from the acclaimed Centre of English Language Learning (CELE) at the University of Nottingham. This is carefully integrated with the study programmes offered by each academic division so as to prepare students fully for years 2-4 of the degree.
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Year 2 (Qualifying Year)
In this first year of specialist study you are introduced to the historical foundations of Western cultures and political systems together with themes and theories central to modern international organizations. Twenty-credit modules are structured around the student-centered approach with extensive reading as you practice the study skills you will need for more independent research later in your degree. Each semester you take twenty credits of options.
Year 3 (Part I)
In this year, you consolidate what you have learnt so far by applying the knowledge you have acquired so far with more in-depth study of contemporary issues covering regions including the West and Asia. Each semester you take twenty credits of options.
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Year 4 (Part II)
Besides taught modules and options the focus of your study in this final year is an individual dissertation project. This is on a topic of your own choice and consists of guided research spread over the whole academic year.
Modules
Year 2 Semester 1
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Code
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Title
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Credits
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AS1006
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Introduction to Comparative Politics
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20
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N/A
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Options (Semester One)
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20
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AS1005
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Origins of Capitalism
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20
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Year2
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Semester 2
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Code
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Title
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Credits
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AS1004
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Issues in Global Relations
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20
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N/A
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Options(Semester Two)
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20
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AS1002
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Understanding Global Relations
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20
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Year3
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Semester 1
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Code
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Title
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Credits
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AS2002
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International Organizations
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20
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AS2004
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International Political Economy
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20
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N/A
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Year 3 Options (Semester One)
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20
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Year3
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Semester 2
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Code
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Title
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Credits
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AS2008
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The Politics of Development
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20
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AS2010
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China and the World
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20
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N/A
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Year 3 Options (Semester Two)
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20
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Year4
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Semester 1
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Code
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Title
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Credits
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AS3007
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Diplomacy: Past, Present, Practice
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20
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AS3002
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Dissertation I: Preliminary Analysis (Part I)
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20
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N/A
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Year 4 Options (Semester One)
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20
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Year4
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Semester 2
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Code
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Title
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Credits
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N/A
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Year 4 Options (Semester Two)
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20
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AS3003
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Dissertation II: Final Presentation (Part II)
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40
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Detailed Module information can be found through Online Module Catalogue.| Please key in the module title or module code while searching.