Global Politics and Language (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish),BA (Hons)

If you are seeking to combine the study of global politics with the study of a modern language, then this BA Global Politics and Language is for you. It gives you the chance to focus on the nature of politics at the global level, including international relations, international political economy, and war and security studies. You will also gain competence in a language and acquire advanced knowledge of a range of cultural topics.

Why choose this course?

• We have built a strong reputation over more than five decades for the excellence of our teaching and the international significance of our research in politics and languages.
• You will benefit from the insights and experience of academics who publish in major academic journals and contribute to public debate in the wider arena, including engaging with politicians and others who play a key role in today’s political landscape.
• The diversity of our staff and student body provides a unique learning environment for you to gain insight into evolving regional political and cultural dynamics around the globe.

What you will learn

You will gain the skills necessary for political, sociological and economic analysis in a learning environment that is supportive, radical and exciting. You will also have the opportunity to study cross-cultural modules exploring specific themes across a variety of language-speaking areas.

The languages component of this degree is designed to give you the chance to reach a high level of competence in a modern language of your choice and study the associated culture of that language. You can choose French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish, starting at the level of language learning that suits you, whether you are a complete beginner or a native speaker.

We offer Korean from beginner up to intermediate level only. If you decide to take this language, your final degree award will be a ‘with’ degree, for example, BA Global Politics with Korean.

How you will learn

We value critical thinking, skills development and guided independent learning. Teaching is via lectures, seminars and workshops in small groups. This course is available to study full- or part-time and it has an evening timetable.

Foundation Year

If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. Find out everything you need to know about Foundation Years.