Undergraduate study
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The general requirements for International Relations sub-Honours and Honours programmes are given below. Further information on all of the following may be found in the School Handbook. The University Student Handbook 2012-2013 contains a wide variety of information for all undergraduate students
Single Honours Degree
A single Honours degree consists of completing the following:
Level 1: 40 credits consisting of IR1005 and IR1006
Level 2: 40 credits consisting of passes at 11 or better in IR2005 and IR2006 (or IR2003 and IR2004)
Level 3: 120 credits from IR3004 - IR3113. 30 credits may be taken outside the School of International Relations, with the permission of the head of School.
Level 4: IR4099 (Dissertation) and 60 credits from IR4501 - IR4545
Joint Honours Degree
International Relations is available as a part of a joint honours degree with the following subjects:
- Arabic
- Art History
- Classical Studies
- Economics
- French (available also as Integrated Year Abroad Degrees)
- Geography
- German (available also as Integrated Year Abroad Degrees)
- Italian (available also as Integrated Year Abroad Degrees)
- Management,
- Mediaeval History (timetable clash exists therefore this combination is subject to arrangements with both departments)
- Middle East Studies
- Modern History
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Russian (available also as Integrated Year Abroad Degrees)
- Scottish History
- Social Anthropology
- Spanish (available also as Integrated Year Abroad Degrees)
- Theological Studies.
The International Relations element of a Joint Honours Degree consists of:
Level 1: 40 credits consisting of IR1005 and IR1006
Level 2: 40 credits consisting of passes at 11 or better in IR2005 and IR2006 (or IR2003 and IR2004)
Level 3: 60 credits from IR3004 - IR3113
Level 4: 60 credits from IR4099 - IR4545
Modern Languages with International Relations
International Relations can also be studied as a secondary element as part of a degree in Modern Languages with International Relations.
The International Relations element of the Minor Degree Programme consists of:
Level 1: 40 credits consisting of IR1005 and IR1006
Level 2: 40 credits consisting of passes at 11 or better in IR2005 and IR2006 (or IR2003 and IR2004)
Level 3: The programme requires at least 90 credits in IR, of which at least 30 must be taken from IR3004 - IR3113
Level 4: At least 30 credits must be taken from IR4099 - IR4545
Study Abroad
Details about study abroad opportunities available for students in the School of International Relations.
The Pirie Prize
The Pirie Prize is awarded each June for the best essay submitted in each year of undergraduate study in International Relations. The highest marked essays in each undergraduate module in the School will automatically be assessed, including from all junior and senior honours modules. There is therefore no need to self-nominate. The Pirie Prize is awarded by a panel chaired by the Director of Teaching, Dr Rick Fawn.
