POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Canterbury The UK’s European university Undergraduate study

POLITICS ANDINTERNATIONALRELATIONSCanterbury

The UK’s European university

Undergraduatestudy

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ANDINSPIRATIONAL TEACHING

We offer a variety of programmesso you can choose the degree thatbest reflects your interests. Thisincludes studying a language andspending a year abroad (see p10-11 for details).

The School of Politics andInternational Relations offersa range of modules to developyour understanding of today’sinternational politics. For example,we examine the impactof globalisation on nationalgovernments as well as therole played by internationalorganisations such as the UnitedNations (UN), the InternationalMonetary Fund (IMF), the WorldBank and the Organization forSecurity and Co-operation inEurope (OSCE).

Excellent teachingThe School of Politics andInternational Relations is an excitingplace to study – you receive high-quality teaching informed bycutting-edge research on a rangeof political issues, such as ethno-political conflict, human rights,feminism, social theories of justice,divided societies, and US andEuropean politics.

You are taught by people who haveadvised government departmentsor have conducted internationalconflict mediation exercises. Theybring this experience to theirteaching, giving you the opportunityto see how theoretical ideas applyin the real world. We also hold aweekly extra-curricular Open Forum,where students and staff have the

opportunity to discuss and debatekey issues of the day. Many of ourlecturers have also won teachingawards for their innovative teachingpractices.

Year abroadYou can choose to spend a yearstudying at one of our partnerinstitutions around the world.Depending on your programme,you have the option of studying inthe local language in countries suchas Argentina, Belgium, Canada(including Quebec), Germany, Italy,Peru, Spain and Uruguay. Or youcan study in English in countriesincluding Canada (Alberta andOntario), China, the CzechRepublic, Finland, Hong Kong,Norway, Singapore, Taiwan,Turkey and the US. For a list ofparticipating institutions, seewww.kent.ac.uk/goabroad

If you choose to study theBidiplôme in Politics andInternational Relations, you spendtwo years at Sciences Po Lillein France.

Spotlight on GEC The Global Europe Centre (GEC) isbased within the School of Politicsand International Relations and atthe Brussels School of InternationalStudies.

The Centre focuses on Europe, itsmember states and its place in achanging world, bringing togetherleading international academicsfrom politics and internationalrelations, economics, law, business,and European culture in order to

Politics and International Relations

Politics and international relations is a fast-changing,broad-based discipline, allowing you to engage with thekey issues of today including ethnic conflict, Europeanintegration, terrorism and the politics of specificcountries such as China, Japan, Russia and the USA.

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Kent, please see p8 or visitwww.kent.ac.uk/employabilityor www.kent.ac.uk/politics/alumni

World-leading research In the Research ExcellenceFramework (REF) 2014, Kent wasranked 17th* for research intensity,outperforming 11 of the 24 RussellGroup universities. Research in theSchool was ranked 15th in the UKfor research power. Of the researchsubmitted, 96% was judged to be ofinternational quality. Our academicstaff are engaged in cutting-edgeresearch on a wide variety ofpolitical issues, such as ethno-political conflict, human rights,feminism, social theories of justice,divided societies and Europe andUS politics. Their research informstheir teaching, creating a dynamicschool in which to learn.

The strength of the School’sresearch culture is reflected inthe numerous books and articlespublished and in the existence of itsthree research centres: the ConflictAnalysis Research Centre (CARC),the Global Europe Centre (GEC),and the Centre for Critical Thought(CCT).

A global outlookKent offers you a uniqueinternational environment: our staffand students come from manydifferent countries. This brings awealth of experiences and diverseperspectives, and guarantees livelyand stimulating discussions.Kent also has excellent links withprestigious institutions aroundthe world.

explore the contemporary policychallenges to Europe and itsnation states.

At GEC, our research is policy-relevant and interdisciplinary. Ourteam has a strong track record ofengagement with policymakersand informing decision-making inLondon and in Brussels. Researchis also widely disseminated throughpublications, knowledge transferworkshops, conferences andevents.

Supportive communityWe pride ourselves on offeringexcellent pastoral care. Ourdedicated Student SupportManager offers advice on academicstudies and University life ingeneral. You also have support fromacademic members of the School,in the form of academic advisers.They are there to help with anygeneral academic queries, or ifyou should require guidance, forinstance, on module choices orgraduate studies. The Schoolalso has a Study Skills Officer whoprovides subject-related guidancefor students.

A successful futureOur alumni are found all overthe world. They work at the highestlevels of government and areequally prominent in the media,civil service and business sectors.Through your study, you acquiremany of the key qualities thatgraduate employers value, suchas the ability to plan and organiseprojects. For more information onthe careers help we provide at

www.kent.ac.uk/politics

* of 122 universities, not includingspecialist institutions

National Student Survey(NSS) 2016• 1st in London and thesouth-east• 4th highest score for overallstudent satisfaction

The Guardian UniversityGuide 2018• 22nd in the UK

National Student Survey(NSS) 2016• 8th for overall satisfaction

The Guardian UniversityGuide 2018• 9th in the UK for politics

Destinations of Leavers fromHigher Education (DLHE)• Of Politics students whograduated from Kent in 2015,96% were in work or furtherstudy within six months.

Independent rankings

University of Kent

School of Politics and International Relations

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SUPERB STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Our Canterbury campusprovides a stunninglocation for your studies.It offers first-classacademic and leisurefacilities, and is withineasy reach of both Londonand mainland Europe.

Excellent academicresourcesThe University’s Templeman Libraryhas extensive collections in politicsand international relations, includingover 35,000 books and 180 currentjournal subscriptions. Online subjectresources include newspapers,e-books, and access to over 600online politics journals. Formore information, visitwww.kent.ac.uk/library

Public SpeakerProgrammeWe are keen to bridge the gapbetween academic study and real-life politics as experiencedby practitioners in a wide range ofdemanding roles in different politicalsystems. Central to these effortsis our regular Public SpeakerProgramme for which prominentacademics and practitioners fromall over the world are invited to Kentto give public lectures on key topics.

Student societiesOur students make a significantcontribution to the School’s researchculture. The Current Affairs andPolitics Society – our student society– is now one of the largest at Kent.

The society organises open lectureswith invited speakers from politics,academia, business and journalism.Its Think Tank is a discussion groupthat meets weekly to discusscontemporary world affairs.They also organise social events.There is also a Kent EuropeanDebates forum which focuses onpan-European issues, as well as aDebating Society and Kent ModelUnited Nations in which many ofour students participate.

Beautiful green campusKent has a reputation for beinga very friendly university with acosmopolitan environment. TheCanterbury campus has plenty ofgreen and tranquil spaces, bothlawns and wooded areas, and is seton a hill with a view of the city andCanterbury Cathedral. The campus

has its own cinema, theatre, concert hall and nightclub, as well as restaurants, cafés and bars, a sports centre and gym.

Everything you need on campusis within walking distance, includinga general store, a bookshop, amedical centre and a pharmacy.From campus, it’s a 25-minute walkor a short bus ride into town.

Attractive locationCanterbury is a lovely city withmedieval buildings, lively barsand atmospheric pubs, as well as awide range of shops. The attractivecoastal town of Whitstable is closeby and there are sandy beachesfurther down the coast. Londonis under an hour away by train.


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What about the facilitieson campus?Wherever you are, nothing seemsmore than five minutes away. Thereare loads of places to eat. Thelibrary’s great. It’s being renovatedat the moment, but it’s so huge thatthere’s still always somewhere tostudy. And around the campus yougradually discover there are somany little spaces to study.

What do you do in yourspare time?I’m a member of the University’sMusical Theatre Society, and at themoment we’re rehearsing all thetime for a show. I also work part-timeas a researcher for one of theSchool’s professors, and I’ma student ambassador, so helpon Open Days.

What kind of career do youhope to follow?I’d like to work in a think tank as a researcher. But it isn’t very easyto get into and you definitely needa Master’s. I’ve just submitted myapplication for a Master’s inEuropean Affairs, hoping to go back to Sciences Po Paris; I’mlooking for work experience too.

Any advice for new students?Talk to everyone in Freshers Weekbecause people are much moreopen then and it’s a good time tomake friends. Join societies. Engagewith lectures and seminars, don’tjust sit there, and don’t worry if itseems daunting to start; it doesget easier.

Kay Binder is in the final year of her degree,studying Politics andInternational Relationswith a Year in ContinentalEurope.

Why did you choose Kent?The School of Politics andInternational Relations is very well-respected, so I came to an OpenDay and loved the campus, andCanterbury. Everyone seemedso friendly – there were studentambassadors who really wantedto talk to us, not just because it wastheir job to promote the University.Now, having studied here for severalyears, I can see it wasn’t put onfor show – it really is a friendly,supportive place.

How is your course going?Really well. As I didn’t have anA level in politics I was anxious thatI’d be up against students who hadalready studied the subject. But thefirst-year compulsory modules giveyou a solid foundation, and help youfind particular areas of interest.There’s such a variety of modulesand I’ve been able to study thingsI’d never considered, such asPolitical Research and Analysis,and discovered that I was reallyinterested in the EU.

What’s the teaching like?It’s great and, considering hownervous I was to start, not at allintimidating. The lectures andseminars are really engaging, andyou get very helpful feedback on

your essays. All the professors areexcellent, and are experts in somany different specialities.

What about the level of supportin your studies?Everyone has an academic advisor,then there are mentor schemes,student support officers, help withinternships and employability; ifever you hit a problem you’llimmediately find help.

How was your year abroad?I went to Sciences Po Paris; it’sglobally rated as one of the top fiveuniversities for politics and it wasa wonderful opportunity to studythere. The teaching is similar to theUK, but the assessment is different– you get lots of presentations andassignments so have loads ofsmaller, weekly deadlines. That, andbeing taught in French, made mework really hard, but it was veryenjoyable.

How would you describe yourfellow students?There’s a fabulous mix of differentpeople – Kent really is the UK’sEuropean university. It’s particularlygood when you’re studying politicsbecause there’s always someonefrom another country who canprovide a different angle on things.In one seminar we were talkingabout post-Soviet states and onestudent was from Albania so couldgive us an insider’s view.

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A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE

range of employability events withinthe School to help you on your wayto securing your ideal job. Inaddition, we offer an excellentinternships programme specificallyfor politics and internationalrelations students.

Gain transferable skillsAs part of your learning experienceat Kent, we help you to acquire keyskills that are highly valued byemployers.

Throughout your Politics andInternational Relations programme,you develop abilities in many areas –getting to grips with challengingideas, writing well, and gainingconfidence and experience inexpressing your ideas to others.All of these are important skills andones that we help you with duringyour degree.

We have recently developed aninternship module to enable ourstudents to gain hands-on

experience in the workplace in afield relevant to their area of study.This module, at Stage 3, blendspractical workplace experience,in the form of a relevant internship,with taught workshops and privatestudy. The internship will allowstudents to experience first-handthe practical application of theirdegree subject in the wider worldof work, and will provide theopportunity to develop skills such as teamwork, communication andself-organisation.

Postgraduate degreesMany of our undergraduate studentscontinue to study with us after theirdegree. Students in the School whoobtain a 2.1 honours degree orabove are eligible for acceptanceon to one of our MA programmes atCanterbury or at our Brussels Schoolof International Studies.


Kent equips you withessential transferableskills to give you acompetitive advantagewhen it comes to gettinga job.

Good career prospectsKent has an excellent record foremployment: of politics studentswho graduated in 2015, 96% werein work or further study within sixmonths.

Many career paths can benefit fromthe critical thinking, analytical andcommunication skills you developduring your studies. Our studentshave gone on to work in a widerange of challenging and rewardingpositions including diplomacy,the civil service, European andinternational organisations,non-governmental organisations(NGOs), the media, banking,journalism and teaching.

Careers adviceKent’s award-winning Careers andEmployability Service can give youadvice on how to choose your futurecareer, how to apply for jobs, tipson writing a good CV and how toperform well in interviews andaptitude tests. It also provides up-to-date information on graduateopportunities before and after yougraduate. For more information, goto www.kent.ac.uk/employability

The School has a dedicatedEmployability, Internships,Placements and Alumni RelationsManager who organises a wide


Sustainability Connections whichgave me skills in research, websitedevelopment, blogging, eventmanagement and communityengagement.

What is your job role now,and what do you most enjoyabout it?I’m currently public affairs adviserfor ADS Group – the tradeorganisation for companies in theUK aerospace, defence, securityand space sectors. My role includesengaging with members as well as lobbying and meeting withparliamentarians and government.I’ve most enjoyed learning aboutsectors that I didn’t realise had suchan impact.

What are your career plans?I’d quite like to go into policy and narrow down my interests topossibly just defence, maybe gointo the Civil Service or take mysector knowledge to the third sector.

Is there anything else you wouldlike to pass on to prospectivestudents? Take up every opportunity. Don’t bescared to try new things includingsports and societies. Go foropportunities that the Universityoffers no matter how out of the boxthey seem, as they’re the best kind!Finally, don’t get complacent. Focuson everything and ensure you getwhat you want out of university life.

Emma Booth graduatedfrom Kent in 2015 with aBA (Hons) in Politics andInternational Relations.She now works as a publicaffairs adviser for ADSGroup.

What attracted you to Kent andto this particular programme? There were three key reasons.Firstly, other universities’ courseshad a domestic focus but I wantedto learn more about the internationalarena. Kent offered just that,including some really excitingopportunities to learn about specificcountries with real experts.Secondly, I liked the idea of livingon campus, which I think is reallyimportant for feeling you’re part ofthe University community. Thirdly,I’d heard that Kent had a greatLabour club.

How were your studies? The School of Politics helped toimmerse students into university life.There were Open Forums wherestudents and staff could cometogether to do a range of activities;regular blog posts and opportunitiesto go abroad. I was particularlyinspired when it came to mydissertation and got to know mysupervisor really well.

What did you think of theteaching at Kent?The academics really knew theirstuff and I found the office hourssystem very useful for getting toknow my lecturers and talkingthrough essays. I really enjoyed

how there was no set idea of whatformat coursework should take –there was a wide variety ofapproaches.

How do you think your coursehas changed you?It boosted my confidence. When Ifirst started at university I neverthought I would be running forelections and speaking in front of500 people or even challengingacademics in faculty boards. Mycourse allowed me to share mythoughts in an open place and beoffered constructive feedback.

How did you enjoy your time atKent in general, including thesocial life?Your time as an undergraduate is aonce-in-a-lifetime experience. Youlive with strangers, have your firstexperience of finding and renting a home, you only have to focus onlearning one subject and the sociallife is beyond great. Campus hasbars and a club and there are morein town. Even if you’re not a bigdrinker, there’s plenty to do.

How did studying at Kenthelp you to become moreemployable? In many ways. Some of thehighlights were being a studentambassador for the School, whichhelped me develop skills inengaging the wider community.Chairing Kent Labour Studentsdeveloped my skills in leadership,recruitment, community outreach,events management and publicspeaking. I secured an internshipthrough the University with

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CHOOSING YOUR PROGRAMME

Not sure which degreeprogramme to choose?Here’s a guide to what’savailable.

Politicswww.kent.ac.uk/ug/29This programme gives you a solidfoundation in the subject and allowsyou to tailor your own pathwayaccording to your interests andneeds. While the compulsorymodules focus on politics, youcan still take optional modules ininternational relations. As with allour programmes, your flexibility ofchoice, as well as the specialisationof the modules, increases as youprogress in your studies.

Politics and InternationalRelationswww.kent.ac.uk/ug/31The single honours programme inPolitics and International Relationsis one of our most popular. Inaddition to providing you witha foundation in politics, theprogramme allows you to focuson the international and globaldimensions of contemporaryworld politics.

War and Conflictwww.kent.ac.uk/ug/14This is a multidisciplinaryprogramme that is dedicated tothe analysis of violent conflict andits management or resolution. Youare given the opportunity to lookat violent conflict from a variety of

different perspectives, includingmodules in politics, internationalrelations, law, sociology andcriminology.

Politics and InternationalRelations with a Language(French, German, Italian,Portuguese or Spanish)www.kent.ac.uk/ug/390 These four-year programmes includethe study of a language in Stages 1and 2, and a year abroad spent atone of our partner universities in:Grenoble, Lille, Brussels, Paris orMontreal (French); Berlin or Marburg(German); Siena or Turin (Italian);Coimbra (Portuguese); Bogotá,Buenos Aires, Lima, Madrid andMontevideo (Spanish).

Politics and InternationalRelations with a Year inContinental Europewww.kent.ac.uk/ug/40 This four-year programme combinesthe strengths of our three-year BAdegree in Politics and InternationalRelations with the opportunity tospend a year at one of our partneruniversities, where modules aretaught in English. This means youcan take advantage of the yearabroad experience without havingto learn a language.

Our partners on this programmeinclude universities in the CzechRepublic, Finland, Norway, Polandand Turkey. For more information,see www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad


Politics and InternationalRelations with a Yearin North Americawww.kent.ac.uk/ug/393This four-year programme enablesyou to spend a year abroad in NorthAmerica, studying at one of ourpartner universities. Our partners onthis programme include universitiesin both Canada and the USA. For a complete list, please visitwww.kent.ac.uk/goabroad

Politics and InternationalRelations with a Year inthe Asia Pacificwww.kent.ac.uk/ug/2494This is a unique four-yearprogramme which enables you tospend a year in China, Hong Kong,Japan, Singapore or Taiwan,studying in English at one of ourpartner universities. The yearabroad takes place between Stages2 and 3. For an up-to-date list ofour partner universities please seewww.kent.ac.uk/goabroad

While at Kent, you follow the existingprogramme of the BA in Politics andInternational Relations as well astaking specific modules tailored tothe country where you intend tostudy. Students spending a yearin Japan take modules on thepolitics of Japan as well as studyJapanese to a basic level. Studentsspending a year in China/HongKong, Singapore or Taiwan takemodules on the politics of China.Students spending a year in Chinaand Taiwan will also study Mandarinto a basic level.

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with quantitative skills, you produceyour own research in an academicdissertation and in placementsettings within Kent and elsewhere.

This degree is offered by the Schoolof Politics and International Relationsas part of its participation in theUniversity of Kent’s Q-Step Centre,which is one of 15 prestigiouscentres in the UK. The Q-Stepinitiative provides advancedtraining in quantitative skills insocial sciences, skills that greatlyenhance your employability.

Joint honoursprogrammesThe joint honours degrees are veryflexible in that they allow you to ‘mixand match’ modules from twosubjects. Each subject requirescertain compulsory modules; studyis normally divided 50:50 betweenyour two honours subjects. Pleasenote that the Politics and Law jointhonours programme can provideexemption from the CommonProfessional Examination, allowingyou to proceed to the Legal PracticeCourse or the Bar ProfessionalTraining Course. To download abrochure, go to:www.kent.ac.uk/politics/studying/undergraduate

Liberal Artswww.kent.ac.uk/ug/261This four-year programme teachesyou to see the world from a range of perspectives – political, cultural,historical and economic – anddevelops your understanding ofhow each impacts on the other.

Through collective discussion anddebate around seminal readings,you get a grasp of the full field ofsocial sciences, physical sciences,arts and humanities. Theprogramme includes the study of alanguage in Stages 1 and 2, and ayear abroad spent at one of ourpartner universities in Europeor Japan.

Run by the School of Politicsand International Relations, theprogramme includes modulesfrom across the University’s threefaculties. Students can opt to takemodules in Politics and InternationalRelations but it is not compulsory todo so.

To download a subject leaflet, go to www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/leaflets

Partner institutionsThe list of partner institutions wework with is subject to change. For an up-to-date list, please seekent.ac.uk/goabroad and search by programme name.

Politics and InternationalRelations (Bidiplôme)www.kent.ac.uk/ug/33This is an innovative, five-yearprogramme, alternating between theUniversity of Kent and Sciences PoLille. Your first and fourth years arespent at Sciences Po Lille, yoursecond and third years at Kent.After four years of study, successfulstudents gain their BA degree (fromthe University of Kent). You can thenchoose to spend your fifth year ofstudy in either Canterbury or Lille.If you complete your studies in Lille,you graduate with a Science Podiplôme and a Master’s from Lille.If you complete your fifth year atKent, you graduate with an MAdegree (from the University of Kent)and the Science Po diplôme.

Politics and InternationalRelations with QuantitativeResearchwww.kent.ac.uk/ug/1390This programme offers theopportunity to combine a majorin the exciting, fast-changing andbroad-based discipline of politicsand international relations with aminor in quantitative research.

You develop your quantitative skillsthrough a range of modules thatoffer specialist training in cutting-edge techniques, as well as a solidgrounding in how to understand,explain and critique data. Forexample, you gain the ability toanalyse public opinion survey dataor data on international conflict.Combining your knowledge ofpolitics and international relations


“For my year abroad, I went toCharles University in Prague,Czech Republic. I studiedsome fantastic, wide-rangingmodules linking politics withsociology or English – such asthe Black Lives Mattermovement and literaturepost 9/11.”

Qudrat KhanPolitics and International Relations witha Year in Continental Europe

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STUDYING YOUR PROGRAMME

At Stages 1 and 2, you take both compulsory andoptional modules, whichvary by programme. AtStage 3, there are nocompulsory modules forsingle-honours students.This gives you morechoice so you can focusyour studies on the areasthat interest you most.

Please note: the module lists givenhere for all stages are not fixed asnew modules are always indevelopment and choices areupdated yearly. Please seewww.kent.ac.uk/ug for the most up-to-date information.

To read a full description of anyof the modules listed, go towww.kent.ac.uk/courses/modulesand search by the module code.

Teaching and assessmentThis differs from module to module.Most modules offer a combinationof weekly lectures and weeklysmall-group seminars. You willnormally have eight to ten hoursof teaching per week across allmodules. There are readingassignments for each week. Yourwork and progress is assessedcontinuously and your courseworkmarks (essays and presentations)combine with the results fromyour end-of-year examinations.

Studying at Stage 1This represents the first year of yourprogramme. Modules are designedto appeal to those who have notformally studied politics before, andalso to stimulate those students whoare already familiar with the subject.You also have the opportunity tochoose one or two modules fromother schools during eachacademic year (‘wild’ modules).

Compulsory modulesEach degree programme requiresyou to take compulsory modules.The number varies depending onyour programme. For example,Politics and International Relationsstudents take:• Introduction to ComparativePolitics (PO327)

• Introduction to InternationalPolitics (PO310)

• Introduction to Political Thought(PO314)

• Introduction to Political Science(PO326).

Joint honours students take:• Introduction to ComparativePolitics (PO327)

• Introduction to Political Science(PO326).

Optional modulesYou choose these from a rangeoffered by the Faculties of SocialSciences and Humanities. Theyinclude:• Analysing British Politics Today(PO304)

• Globalisation and World Politics(PO328)


• International History andInternational Relations (PO305)

• Introduction to ComparativePolitics (PO327)

• Introduction to Conflict Analysisand Resolution (PO325)

• Introduction to InternationalPolitics (PO310)

• Introduction to Political Science(PO326)

• Introduction to Political Thought(PO314)

• Politics and Popular Culturein Modern Japan (PO311).

Studying at Stage 2This stage covers the second yearof your degree.

Compulsory modulesThese vary depending on yourprogramme. For example, Politicsand International Relations studentstake:

• Fact, Evidence, Knowledge andPower (PO661)

• International Organisation:The UN System (PO555)

• Political Research and Analysis(PO657).

Joint honours students take:

• Introduction to ComparativePolitics (PO327)

• Political Research and Analysis(PO657).

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Studying at Stage 3This stage covers the final yearof your degree. There are nocompulsory modules requiredon single honours programmesat Stage 3. Examples of modulesare: • Advanced Topics in Politics andInternational Relations (PO665)

• Conflict Analysis and NorthernIreland: History, Politics andCulture (PO664)

• Conservatism: Politics andInternational Relations ofthe Right (PO669)

• The Contemporary Politicsof Japan (PO558)

• Europe and the World (PO566)• European Security Co-operation(PO599)

• Foreign Policy Analysis andManagement (PO563)

• Governance and Politics ofContemporary China (PO597)

• Humans at War (PO656)• Japan in the World (PO557)• Marxism: Politics andInternational Relations (PO653)

• Policymaking in the EU (PO612)• Political Behaviour in Britain(PO638)

• Politics and IR Internship (PO675)• Politics in the Classroom (PO652)• Politics of the Middle East(PO630)

• Post-Communist Russia (PO579)• Religion and International Politics(PO666)

• Research Dissertation (PO679)• Terrorism and Political Violence(PO629)

• The Politics of Trust (in the USA)(PO616)

• The Radical Right in WesternDemocracies (PO676)

• Understanding US ForeignPolicy: Power, Tradition andTransformation (PO634).

Optional modulesYour can choose other modulesfrom the list below, and you mayalso choose some specialisedmodules from the Stage 3 options.

• Contemporary Politics andGovernment in the USA (PO617)

• East European Politics (PO618)• International Conflict and Co-operation (PO660)

• International Organisation:The UN System (PO555)

• International Security (PO671)• Modern Political Thought (PO623)• Political Research and Analysis(PO657)

• Politics of the European Union(PO611)

• The Rise of China (PO658) • War and Peace in InternationalSociety (PO667).


“The Kent course has a reallygood mix of internationalrelations, British politicsand political philosophy.This mixture of subjectsproved to be really valuablebecause it allowed me to geta comprehensive picture of the vast field of politics.”

Chris HenryPolitics and International Relations

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Politics at Kent Day This subject-specific day providesan opportunity for you to meet withacademics and students, find outmore about our innovative rangeof programmes and attend samplelectures, seminars and debates.Please email the School for furtherdetails:[email protected]

Informal visitsYou are also welcome to make aninformal visit to our campuses at anytime. The University runs tours ofthe Canterbury and Medwaycampuses throughout the year foranyone who is unable to attend anOpen Day or Applicant Day. It mayalso be possible to arrangemeetings with academic staff,although we cannot guarantee this.For more details and to book yourplace, see www.kent.ac.uk/informal

You can also explore the Canterburycampus in person or from the

comfort of your home. Our self-guided audio tour gives you a realflavour of the campus and you willhear from people who help makeKent such an inspiring place tostudy – our staff and students. To get started, go to:www.kent.ac.uk/courses/visit/informal/audio-tour.html to getstarted. You can also downloada self-guided tour leaflet fromwww.kent.ac.uk/informal

More informationIf you would like more informationon Kent’s courses, facilities orservices, please contact us on:T: +44 (0)1227 768896www.kent.ac.uk

For the latest departmentalinformation from the School ofPolitics and International Relations,see www.kent.ac.uk/politics

To download another subject leaflet,go to www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/leaflets

Come along for an OpenDay or an Applicant Dayand see for yourself whatit is like to be a studentatKent.

Open DaysKent runs Open Days during thesummer and autumn. These providean excellent opportunity for you todiscover what it is like to live andstudy at the University. You canmeet academic staff and currentstudents, find out about our coursesand attend subject displays,workshops and informal lectures.We also offer tours around the campus to view our sportsfacilities, the library and Universityaccommodation. For furtherinformation and details of howto book your place, seewww.kent.ac.uk/opendays

Applicant DaysIf you apply to study at Kent and weoffer you a place (or invite you toattend an interview), you will usuallybe sent an invitation to one of ourApplicant Days. You can book toattend through your online KentApplicant Portal. The ApplicantDay includes presentations inyour subject area, guided toursof the campus, including Universityaccommodation, and theopportunity to speak with bothacademic staff and currentstudents about your chosensubject. For further information,see www.kent.ac.uk/visit


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LocationCanterbury

AwardBA (Hons)

Degree Programme

Single honours• Politics (L242) • Politics and InternationalRelations (L258)• Politics and InternationalRelations (Bidiplôme) (L291) • Politics and InternationalRelations with a Language(L2R9)• Politics and InternationalRelations with a Year in the AsiaPacific (L256)• Politics and InternationalRelations with a Year inContinental Europe (L255) • Politics and InternationalRelations with a Year in NorthAmerica (L253)• Politics and InternationalRelations with QuantitativeResearch (L2G3)• War and Conflict (L252)• Liberal Arts (LV99)

Joint honoursPolitics and...• Economics (LL12)

• English Language andLinguistics (LQ23) • History (LV21) • Law (LM21) • Philosophy (LV25) • Social Anthropology (LL62)• Social Policy (LL42)• Sociology (LL32)

Offer levels

Single honoursDepending on programme, ABBor BBB at A level. IB Diploma:34/35 points or 15/16 at Higher. L291: ABB at A level. IB Diploma34 points or IB Diploma with 16points at Higher, plus a two-partwritten test and an interview inEnglish and French.LV99: see www.kent.ac.uk/ug orseparate leaflet.

Joint honoursDepending on programme, ABBor BBB at A level. IB Diploma 34points or 15/16 at Higher.

Required subjectsL291: A level French grade A or IBFrench HL A1/A2/B at 4/5/5 or SLA1/A2/B at 5/6/6.L2R9: grade C in a modernEuropean language other thanEnglish. Other programmes:search by UCAS code atwww.kent.ac.uk/ug

Year AbroadOn some of our degreeprogrammes, you spend a year inone of our partner institutions.

If you take a language, you canstudy in Belgium, Canada orFrance (French); Germany(German); Italy (Italian); Rio deJaneiro and Portugal (Portuguese);and Argentina, Colombia, Peru,Spain and Uruguay (Spanish).

If you do not take a language, youcan study in English in Canada,China, Czech Republic, Finland,Hong Kong, Japan, Norway,Poland, Singapore, Taiwan, Turkeyand the USA. L291 students spendtwo years in Lille.

You can find more information onopportunities and funding at:www.kent.ac.uk/goabroad

Offer levels and entryrequirements are subjectto change. For the latestinformation, seewww.kent.ac.uk/ug


This brochure was produced in June 2017. The University of Kent makes every effort to ensure that the information contained in its publicitymaterials is fair and accurate and to provide educational services as described. However, the courses, services and other matters may besubject to change. For the most up-to-date information, see www.kent.ac.uk/ug and for full details of our terms and conditions, seewww.kent.ac.uk/termsandconditions

For the University to operate efficiently, it needs to process information about you for administrative, academic and health and safety reasons.Any offer we make to you is subject to your consent to process such information and is a requirement in order for you to be registered as astudent. All students must agree to abide by the University rules and regulations at: www.kent.ac.uk/regulations

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