International Relations and French

This module introduces you to some of the foundational concepts and theoretical approaches that are employed in the discipline of international relations. Applying concepts and theories to the world around us is something we do all the time, but quite often we are not even aware that we're doing it. Among other things, this module will encourage you to reflect on your own use of theory and give you the tools to critically unpick and unpack the underlying assumptions of dominant approaches in the study of international relations.

This course explores key contemporary issues in the world today and the debates within international relations about how to address these global political challenges. Issues explored can include: global inequality, human rights, humanitarian intervention, the changing role of state, postcolonialism, modern warfare and terrorism.

This module explores some of the key historical events in modern history, in relation to the key debates that have dominated the study of international relations. We will explore the political implications of which historical events are deemed relevant to international relations and how this shapes the way we look at the world. The module will help students to identify significant continuities and changes in international relations over time.

Global inequality is one of the largest challenges facing our world today. Approaches to understanding the roots of inequality and how to address inequality are both varied and controversial. We’ll explore these approaches in depth and talk about movements aimed at addressing some of the greatest challenges facing our world today.

This module introduces the basic principles of French grammar and syntax and is designed to enable students to develop an accurate, basic language ability that can be applied to a variety of cultural and social contexts. On completion of this module, students are expected to have demonstrated a satisfactory level of competence benchmarked to the level A1.2-A2.1 of the Common European Framework.

This module consolidates the linguistic competence in French grammar, vocabulary and style acquired through French Fast Track 1. It is designed to enable students to develop accurate, basic language ability in a variety of cultural and social contexts. On completion of this module, students are expected to have demonstrated a satisfactory level of competence benchmarked to the level A2-B1 of the Common European Framework.

On completion of this module, students are expected to have demonstrated a satisfactory level of competence in the areas of listening, reading and grammar benchmarked to the level B2 of the Common European Framework.

On completion of this module, students are expected to have demonstrated a satisfactory level of competence in the areas of listening, reading and grammar benchmarked to the level B2 of the Common European Framework.

This module will introduce a number of topics relating to aspects of French society and popular culture as well as discussing how these are presented in the media and in texts.

This module will further study topics relating to French culture using various historical and cultural perspectives.

This module will help you to develop an understanding of research methods in politics. The module will discuss both the limitations and advantages of quantitative and qualitative analysis for political research.

This module aims to develop students' competence in French language at a level equivalent to C1 of the Common European Framework.

This module aims to develop students' competence in French language at a level equivalent to C1 of the Common European Framework.

This module will examine the development of international relations theory throughout the twentieth century. The module will look at the historically dominant traditions of realism, liberalism and Marxism and then explore contemporary critical theories such as feminism, postcolonialism, poststructuralism and social constructivism. The module will focus on key debates between theories and connections, to the historical development of the field of international relations.

After briefly covering the early Cold War, the module will account for and critique the direction of US Foreign Policy up to the present day, exploring how US policy has addressed post-Cold War conflict and 'rogue states', terrorism, the environment and increased global economic competition.

On completion of this module, students are expected to have demonstrated a satisfactory level of competence in the areas of speaking, reading and grammar benchmarked to the level C2 of the Common European Framework.

On completion of this module, students are expected to have demonstrated a satisfactory level of competence in the areas of listening, writing and grammar benchmarked to the level C2 of the Common European Framework.

The module consists of a series of case studies informed by current research interests and findings of the politics and public policy teams. The case studies have a special focus on questions related to theory and/or methods in politics, IR, and Public Policy.

This module will teach you how to design and propose a research project, evaluating questions of ethics, funding, impact, research relevance and methodologies. The module also has integrated placement and work experience opportunities. The module has a bespoke structure designed to incorporate tailored bracketed awards linked to politics, international relations, political communication, and public policy.

A self-study and research-based module at the end of which students submit a written piece of 10,000 words on a negotiated topic. This can also be based on a partnership with an outside organisation (e.g. schoolproject). 

This module examines the contested nature of security through a critical lens, and engages with the politics and power relations of security construction. It analyses the various theoretical approaches that challenge conventional conceptualisations of ‘security’ in what is often called ‘the critical turn’ in Security Studies, and studies their methodological implications.

An examination of the politics inherent in major professional sport.