Politics & International Relations with Art History
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A level
Students studying the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) alongside three A Levels may be eligible for an alternative offer. Please note that A Level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by NCH as one of your A Levels. We do not accept native language A Levels as part of your A Level offering.
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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**Summary**
The Politics & International Relations with Art History BSc (Hons) will provide you with knowledge of the kinds of institutions people live under, and how artists and culture have responded to those institutions. You’ll compare the political institutions of different countries, analysing from where they derive their legitimacy and how they interact with other organisations. You’ll take a course in political theory, questioning not only how these institutions work, but also how thinkers have theorised they ought to work. At the same time, you’ll take a survey course that will provide a broad overview of the history of European art, as well as studying more media-specific courses focusing on paintings, architecture, and so on.
**Where can this degree take you?**
Your degree and Diploma from NCH can take you anywhere. Career paths of a few recent graduates of the Politics & International Relations major at NCH London include:
Soila (2016) completed her MA Investigative Journalist at City University, and has since pursued a career as a freelance journalist, and is currently a Researcher with the BBC.
Sarah (2017) graduated with a job as a Conference Producer at Arena International Events Group. Having been promoted to Senior Conference Producer, she moved to Financial Times where she is currently Event Content Producer.
Alexander (2017) is currently studying for his MSc Public Policy at UCL. Delia (2017) had summer internships at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Hogan Lovells and Amadeus, subsequently landing a role as a Paralegal at TI Media. She is currently a Paralegal at Time Inc. Omara (2017) graduated with a role as Publishing Trainee at Harper Collins, where she is now Editorial Assistant.
Megan (2018) is currently studying for her Masters degree at King’s College London.
Aaryaman (BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics & Economics with a major in Politics, 2019) graduated with a job as Geo-Political Risk Analyst at MAX-Security Solutions. Lukas (BSc (Hons) Politics & International Relations with History, 2019) is currently studying for the MSc International Relations at the LSE.
More information about the course can be found at: https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/degrees/undergraduate/politics-international-relations/politics-international-relations-with-art-history-bsc/
Modules
Year 1
- Comparative Politics
- Modern Political Thought
- Introduction to the History of European Art
Plus one course from:
- International Relations: Theory and Practice
- World History
The NCH Diploma
- Critical Reasoning
- LAUNCH: Introductory Capabilities
Year 2
- Old Powers, New Powers: Imperialism, Colonialism and the Modern State
- The European Union in the World
- The Industry of Art: Renaissance & Baroque Patrons, Artists, Objects & Consumers
Plus two courses from:
- Modern British Government & Politics
- Societies in Transition
- Political Ideologies
OR the one course: The Long Civil Rights Movement
The NCH Diploma
- Science Literacy
- LAUNCH: Applied Capabilities
Year 3
- International Organisations: Global and Local
- Modern Architecture: 1851 to the Present
Plus one course from:
- International Political Economy
- Security Studies
Plus one from:
- Development of Asia AND Contemporary Politics of Latin America and Spain
- Sustainable Development AND Green Political Thought
- Politics Dissertation
The NCH Diploma
- Applied Ethics
- LAUNCH: Applied Capabilities
Find out more about the programme structure at: https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/degrees/undergraduate/politics-international-relations-2/politics-international-relations-with-art-history-bsc/courses/
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