2023/24 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA International Relations (Industrial)
| Programme code: | BA-INT/R4 | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Gordon Clubb | Contact address: | G.Clubb@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 485
Entry requirements:
Normally, an overall average of at least 60% at levels 1 and 2.
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Politics and International Studies
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
The examination board of the School of Politics and International
Studies
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Politics and International Relations
Programme specification:
The BA in International Relations in the Institute for Politics and International Studies (POLIS) is a successful and
established degree programme that has been running for many years. The course is taught by a dedicated team of experts
in the field of international relations who use their highly specialised and general knowledge of the international system to
provide a thorough grounding in the one of the most important areas of political life.
The core elements of the programme are designed to introduce students to the workings and nature of the international
system. In addition to these core parts of the programme, students are also invited and required to study a wider range of
topics and courses. Thus the degree programme combines overall views with specific analyses of various issues, problems
and topics.
Areas covered in the curriculum include: globalisation, international politics, international organizations, foreign policy
analysis, the environment, strategic studies, the Middle East, international relations theory, humanitarian intervention,
human rights and many more. Furthermore, BA International Relations students, as members of POLIS, are invited to
undertake study in the wider set of courses offered in the Institute, including courses in Development Studies, European
Politics and Political Theory and British Politics. In the third and final year students undertake a dissertation on an indepth
and specialised topic with advice from tutors.
Courses are taught using a mixture of lectures and seminars and there is also the opportunity to engage in web-based
learning. All students are allocated personal tutors and staff are available during the week for more personalized
consultation. Our teaching was recently rated "excellent" in an external audit. POLIS is a friendly and supportive place to
engage in the in-depth study of international relations today.
The industrial component of the course will allow students to:
- Work for one year in an programme related role.
- Develop independent study, practical, team working and communication skills.
- Be prepared for employment within the Development arena, or to study for a postgraduate degree in a Development related subject.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| PIED1001 | The Politics of Global Challenges: Becoming an Independent Researcher | 40 credits | Not running until 202425 | |
| PIED1110 | Comparative Politics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED1212 | Making of the Modern World | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED1511 | International Politics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Discovery modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits of discovery modules.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
You are required to study the following compulsory modules:
| PIED2501 | Theories of International Relations | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED2559 | Global Security Challenges | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED2721 | Approaches to Analysis | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
You must choose at least 40 and up to 60 credits of optional modules from the following list:
| FOSS2002 | Social Sciences and Emergencies: Theories, Contexts and Approaches | 20 credits | Not running until 202425 | |
| PIED2250 | Latin American Development Challenges in Global Historical Perspective | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED2301 | Politics and Policy in the EU | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED2448 | Politics of Contemporary China | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED2455 | State and Politics in Africa | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED2463 | United States Politics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED2570 | Forced Migration | 20 credits | Not running in 202324 |
You may choose 0- 20 credits of modules from the following list.
| PIED2126 | The Conservative Party Since 1945 | 20 credits | Not running in 202324 | |
| PIED2139 | The Labour Party Since 1945 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED2161 | Media and Democracy | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED2220 | North-South Linkages | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED2505 | Planet Politics | 20 credits | Not running until 202425 | |
| PIED2601 | Revolution and Reaction: Political Problems in the 20th Century | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED2602 | Justice, Community and Conflict | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED2711 | Analysing Data in Politics, Development and International Relations | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
You may choose up to 20 credits of discovery modules. Please check to see that you have the necessary prerequisities before you enrol.
Discovery modules:
You may choose up to 20 credits of discovery modules. Please check to see that you have the necessary pre-requisites before you enrol.
Your total credits for the year should be 120.
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
| PIED8800 | POLIS Industrial Placement (Full Year) | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
You are required to study the following compulsory dissertation module:
| PIED3750 | Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
LIST A: You must choose choose at least 40 and up to 80 credits of optional modules from the following list:
| FOSS3001 | State of Emergency: Social science and the COVID-19 pandemic | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED3158 | British Foreign Policy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED3305 | The Far Right in Europe and Beyond | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED3325 | Europe in the World | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED3342 | Gender and Security in Global Politics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED3402 | American Foreign Policy | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED3408 | Nuclear Weapons and Global Politics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED3504 | Critically Analysing The Responsibility to Protect | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED3565 | Terrorism: Concepts, Debates, Cases | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED3590 | The Global Politics of Climate Change | 20 credits | Not running until 202425 | |
| PIED3640 | Ethics and Politics of Human Rights | 20 credits | Not running until 202425 | |
| PIED3650 | Global Political Economy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
LIST B: You may choose to take up to 40 credits of optional modules from the following list.
| PIED3170 | The End of British Politics? | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED3171 | The Politics of national identity in the UK | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED3207 | International Development and Social Policy | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED3261 | Violence and Reconciliation in Africa | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED3305 | The Far Right in Europe and Beyond | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED3611 | Radical Political Ideas | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED3617 | Reimagining Politics: Gender, Race, and Popular Culture | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED3810 | Video Games: Politics, Society and Culture | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SLSP3500 | Gender, Technologies and the Body | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| SLSP3995 | Ethnicity and Popular Culture | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
You must take a minimum of 60 credits of optional modules from both lists combined. Please speak to your Programme Leader if you need advice about study choices.
Discovery modules:
You may choose up to 20 credits of discovery modules. Please check to see that you have the necessary pre-requisites before you enrol.
Your total credits for the year should be 120.
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