BA International Relations with Economics

 

Our International Relations with Economics programme at Newcastle combines an interdisciplinary approach to the study of international affairs with a specialised knowledge of economics (with a particular emphasis on international economics).

    

The BA International Relations with Economics degree combines an interdisciplinary approach to the study of international affairs with a specialised knowledge of economics, particularly international economics. As well as economics, you will study international and comparative politics, the theory and practice of international relations, and diplomatic history.

We have one of the largest and most vibrant international student communities in the UK, with 5,000 international students from more than 150 different countries and 31% of our academic staff from overseas. Find out more about studying as an international student. 

 

Student Research Internships

Each year on this International Relations degree we offer up to 10 research internships to undergraduates . These are open on a competitive basis to all second year students. These are fully supported, paid internships that give students the opportunity to work on a one-to-one basis with a member of academic staff on a research project.

 

Professional development module

In the final year of your studies of our International Relations degree you will have the opportunity to take our Professional Development module. This module is based around a work placement and will help you bridge the gap between your academic studies and your future career.

 

Year Abroad

Even if you haven’t applied for our 4-Year Study Abroad International Relations degree you can transfer onto this track during your time at Newcastle (grades depending) and benefit from the increased confidence and different academic perspective gained by studying in a foreign country. 

 

Institutional Accreditation 

University of Newcastle is accredited by the DETC Higher Learning Commission (DETC), www.detc.org.uk Since , University of Newcastle has been continually accredited by the DETC Higher Learning Commission and its predecessor.

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BA International Relations with Economics

Course Level:

Undergraduate, Major-minor combined, Single Honours

Credits 

120

Course

CODE U459

How long it takes:

Undergraduate (3 years)

Study Mode:

Distance learning/ Campus

Course cost

Price: US$20,220

Entry requirements

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Department:

Newcastle Law School

Modules in the first year

Compulsory modules

   

  • Principles of Economics
  • Pathways to International Relations Research 1 
  • Pathways to International Relations Research 1 
  • Politics as a Vocation 1 and 2
  • Understanding Political Economy
  • Understanding International Relations

Choose one of the following dependent on whether you have A Level Mathematics:

  • Introduction to Mathematics for Economics
  • Advanced Mathematics for Economics

   

Modules in the second year

Compulsory modules

  • International Political Economy
  • International Relations Theory
  • Macroeconomics and Microeconomics

Your second year of study will also provide you with the opportunity to undertake more specialised study in areas of the subject that interest you. You will be able to choose two optional Politics modules from the extensive list of modules that we offer. These modules will build on the knowledge and skills you have acquired thus far on your degree and allow you to tailor your studies in a way that best fits with your interests and future plans. You will also choose a third optional module from a list provided by the department.

Optional modules

  • Public Choice Theory
  • International Political Economy 
  • Diplomatic History post 1945
  • British Politics
  • International Security
  • International Politics & Security in Russia & Eurasia
  • Analysing Political Worlds
  • Global Governance
  • Islam and Politics in Europe
  • Comparative Politics
  • Social Research II
  • Public Policy Blunders and Bad Decision Making
  • Soviet Politics: Rise and Fall of a Superpower
  • War and Peace in Theory and Practice
  • Understanding Foreign Policy
  • The Political Economy of Energy and Energy Security

   

Year Abroad option

If you have not applied for the four year, study abroad degree you can still apply to study abroad for a year in an approved university around the world if you have achieved a grade of 2.1. If your application is successful, you will go abroad in your third year and return to us for your final year. 

   

Modules in the final year

In the final year of your degree you will undertake an independent study project and up to five optional modules. Modules in the final year are advanced, research led modules taught by experts in the subject area.

There are two distinct independent study pathways of independent study in the final year:

   

Pathway one

Compulsory modules

  • Problems in World Politics (Independent Study)

You will also be able to take optional modules from across departments.

  

Pathway two

Compulsory modules

  • Dissertation

You will also be able to take optional modules from across departments.

Optional modules

  • Power in Britain
  • Contemporary US Foreign and Security Policy
  • Contemporary International Political Economy
  • Topics in British Politics
  • Controversies in Contemporary Democracies
  • Left Parties and Protest Movements
  • Gender in World Politics
  • Critical Approaches to Security
  • Issues in US Domestic Politics
  • Professional Development
  • The Diplomacy of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
  • Global Capitalism and Migration
  • Law, Politics and the International System: Mediating Power beyond the State
  • Parties, Voters and Elections
  • Russian Foreign Policy
  • Social Justice and Politics
  • Global Uprisings: Critique and Radical Politics
  • New Media, Social Media, and International Politics
  • Democracy and Authoritarianism in Contemporary Europe
  • Rebuilding war torn states: confronting legacies of conflict
  • The EU in a Globalised World
  • Exploring the Mekong
  • Politics in Russia
  • Globalisation, Capitalism and Welfare

Entry requirements

 

Applicants should normally have one of the following:

  • A non-law bachelor’s degree (from a UK university or recognised by the BSB if you wish to study the BPTC), or
  • A ‘stale’ law degree, where five or more years have elapsed since graduation, or
  • An academic or professional qualification at degree equivalent level

If English is not your first language, you will also need to demonstrate your English Language proficiency. For example, you should have IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.

If you intend to become a Solicitor

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has reduced its requirements for pre-authorisation this year. For details of the current arrangements, see the SRA website. You should pay special attention to the Character and Suitability section. If you think you may have a character or suitability issue, you may wish to clarify with the SRA before proceeding with the GDL.

See further details of our English Language requirement

USA,UK & EU students, 2019/20 (per year)

£8,500

International students starting 2019/20 (per year)

£13,100

 

Assessment

You’ll show your progress through a combination of written essays, problem-solving assignments and presentations.

All students take our core modules, but please note that the availability of optional modules is subject to demand.

As a University of Newcastle graduate, we provide you with the tools and skills to operate in an ever growing global environment. Throughout your time on the International Relations with Economics programme, employability is a key area of focus. We help to make sure that you are employable through a range of department led and university wide initiatives which include:

 

Input from Professional Careers Advisers in your Curriculum

During the first year of your studies Careers Advisers from the University Careers Network team attend lectures in your course to support you with career planning from an early stage. The lectures will cover career planning, researching career and internship opportunities, developing the skills that graduate employers are looking for, and presenting yourself with impact to a potential employer.

 

Professional development module

You will have the unique opportunity to take advantage of a work placement as part of your final year by undertaking the  Professional Development Module as part of your optional module choices.

 

Careers Network

Careers Network is the University’s careers service.  A dedicated careers team for the College of Social Sciences will be able to support you with making career decisions and planning your career, while you are studying. They can provide you with guidance on writing application forms and CVs,  and can arrange mock interviews and assessment centres.

Visit the University of Newcastle Careers pages for further information on how we are ‘Investing in your future’.

 

Your Newcastle degree

Your Newcastle degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Newcastle students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive.