Chinese and Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations
University of Chester
UCAS Code: L2T1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
University of Chester
UCAS Code: L2T1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Higher
T Level
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About this course
Embark on an educational journey that transcends borders and cultures with the University of Chester's degree in Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations and Chinese. Designed for the global-minded individual, this course offers an integrated approach to understanding the complex interplay between political, economic and cultural forces shaping our world.
At the University of Chester, we recognise that in an increasingly interconnected global landscape, proficiency in international affairs and languages is not just an asset but a necessity. Our degree course is meticulously crafted to provide students with a robust understanding of global governance, international conflict resolution and diplomatic strategies. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application, students gain insights into the dynamics of international relations and global politics.
Our curriculum is enriched with a language component, allowing students to deepen their global perspective while enhancing their communication skills. Immerse yourself in a new culture, opening doors to diverse career opportunities in diplomacy, international organisations, NGOs or multinational corporations.
Our experienced staff, comprising accomplished scholars and practitioners, provide personalised guidance, ensuring a learning experience that is both comprehensive and tailored to individual career aspirations. With access to cutting-edge research, internships and a vibrant community of peers from around the world, students are equipped to become influential leaders and changemakers on the global stage.
Studying Chinese alongside Global Affairs, Politics, and International Relations also allows you to develop valuable, practical skills and experience for the workplace with several options to study abroad. You may choose to study a short-term placement abroad or a year in Wuhan, China, gaining real-world experience and enhancing your employability. You will also develop practical skills in translation and interpretation through a final-year specialist module.
Join the University of Chester and shape your future with a degree that offers more than education – it offers a gateway to making a meaningful impact in the world.
Modules
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Assessment methods
This course is delivered in three terms of ten weeks each. In each term, students study 40 credits comprised of either one or two modules. There are specialisations within modules, where students can explore the areas that most interest them.
Scheduled contact hours in the classroom range between approximately six and ten hours per week per module, depending upon level of study and the complexity of the material being taught. Students can expect to take part in interactive sessions comprising of lectures, seminars, workshops, and peer-led seminar discussions. The course blends theoretical, practitioner and professional development across the years to enable students to apply their knowledge and skills in the real-world environment and become future leaders.
In addition to timetabled sessions, students spend an average of 30-34 hours a week on their studies which may include weekly asynchronous learning activities for each module, undertaking wider reading, using the University’s library, individual tutorial time with staff, working with peers, and preparing work for summative assessments.
Teaching is delivered by our distinguished academic team, composed of experienced professionals and renowned academics. We provide insightful guidance, fostering critical thinking, and analytical skills. We are not just educators but mentors who are invested in your success, offering personalised attention and supporting your academic and professional aspirations.
You will be assessed through a broad range of research, practitioner and professional coursework, that demonstrates your knowledge, skills and understanding and provides for your career aspirations. Each assessment is comprehensively supported by specialist staff, who provide workshops around assessment. Formative feedback is provided, prior to the submission of work.
Assessments may include reading diaries, critical reviews, case analyses, portfolios, posters, podcasts, policy documents, conflict mapping exercises, resilience analysis and evaluations of projects, geo-political crisis response reports, digital scrapbooks, simulated debates, independent research and practitioner and professional based tools and applications.
These assessment methods optimise learning and skill development for a diverse range of learners with unique needs and preferences, and to enable students to build a wide array of skills to thrive in the workplace. This will help to ensure that students are exposed to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the workplace and have the opportunities to build the skills and confidence to manage these effectively.
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Top job areas of graduates
The numbers of people taking politics degrees fell sharply last year and we'll keep an eye on this one - it can't really be because of graduates getting poor outcomes as politics grads do about as well as graduates on average. Most politics or international relations graduates don't actually go into politics - although many do, as activists, fundraisers and researchers. Jobs in local and central government are also important. Other popular jobs include marketing and PR, youth and community work, finance roles, HR and academic research (you usually need a postgraduate degree to get into research). Because so many graduates get jobs in the civil service, a lot of graduates find themselves in London after graduating. Politics is a very popular postgraduate subject, and so about one in five politics graduates go on to take another course - usually a one-year Masters - after they finish their degrees.
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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Politics
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
£22k
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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