International Relations with German

Description

International Relations with German is a diverse programme, allowing you to combine study of German with international relations, which is itself interdisciplinary, and covers such topics as politics, economics and the diplomatic history of the 20th century.

In a world of growing interdependence, the need for a wider understanding of international affairs becomes more crucial every day. Our International Relations with a Language courses allow you to combine study of a modern language with international relations, which is itself interdisciplinary and covers such topics as politics, economics and the diplomatic history of the 20th century.

About the department

The Department of Political Science and International Studies, which teaches this programme, is one of the largest and best departments of its type in the UK. It came fifth in the 2009 National Student Survey in terms of overall satisfaction and 85% of the research conducted in POLSIS was evaluated as being internationally recognised in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. The Department has an excellent record in the Guardian League Table for Politics. We are currently rated 12th and have been consistently viewed as one of the best departments in the country since the Guardian started publishing their League Tables in 2000.

The Department has a balance of expertise that covers all areas of the discipline and has long-established strengths in the fields of political theory, European politics, international relations theory, security studies, diplomatic studies, political sociology, political economy, Pacific Asian politics, environmental politics and British politics.

UCAS code: L2R2

Duration: 4 years

Start date: September 2012

Places available: 30 Places available and 2010 applications figures are combined targets for the four language option programmes.

Applications in 2010: 225

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 3805 Year (EEA)
• EUR 12790 Year (Non-EEA)

Home/EU £3,375; International £11,340

• English

Course Content

First year

This year consists of introductory modules in international relations and your chosen language. You either continue to study a language in which you have an A level or, in some cases, you can begin a new language. In addition, there is the opportunity to take one optional course.

Second year

The second year is designed to permit specialisation in areas of particular interest while deepening your language skills.

Third year

The third year is spent studying at a European university. You spend about half your time in language studies and half taking courses either in the history and politics of the country or in international relations.

Fourth year

When you return to Birmingham for your fourth year you study advanced courses in your language and in international affairs.

Career opportunities

There is an ever-increasing demand for graduates who have knowledge of a modern language, as well as grounding in international relations. Our students find careers in a wide range of fields.

Related links

Department of Political Science and International Studies website: www.polsis.bham.ac.uk

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 CAE score : 80(Grade A) TOEFL iBT® test : 93

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Number of A levels required: 3

Typical offer: AAB

Required subjects and grades: A level German grade B

General Studies: not accepted

Additional information:

Other qualifications are considered

International students:

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 3436 points including an appropriate language at HL grade 5

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Birmingham.