1 : Awarding Institution / Body
Aberystwyth University
2a : Teaching Institution / University
Aberystwyth University
2b : Work-based learning (where appropriate)
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3a : Programme accredited by
Aberystwyth University
3b : Programme approved by
Aberystwyth University
4 : Final Award
Bachelor of Arts
5 : Programme title
German / International Politics
6 : UCAS code
RL22
7 : QAA Subject Benchmark
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8 : Date of publication
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9 : Educational aims of the programme
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10 : Intended learning outcomes
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10.1 : Knowledge and understanding
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10.2 : Skills and other attributes
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10.3 : Transferable/Key skills
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11 : Program Structures and requirements, levels, modules, credits and awards
BA German / International Politics [RL22]
Academic Year: 2024/2025Joint Honours scheme - available from 2019/2020
Duration (studying Full-Time): 4 years
Last intake year: 2020/2021
Part 1 Rules
Year 1 Core (40 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1 IP12420 Exploring the International 1: Central Concepts and Core Skills
Year 1 Timetable Core/Student Option
GERMAN ADVANCED: you must take:
Year 1 Timetable Core/Student Option
GERMAN BEGINNERS: you must take:
Year 1 Options
All students must take 20 credits (1 module) of optional modules in International Politics.
Semester 1 IP12820 The Making of the Modern World: War Peace and Revolution since 1789
Semester 2 GW12520 Globaleiddio a Datblygiad Byd-eang
GW12920 Gwleidyddiaeth yn yr Unfed Ganrif ar Hugain
IP10320 War, Strategy and Intelligence
IP12520 Globalization and Global Development
IP12920 Politics in the 21st Century
Year 1 Options
GERMAN ADVANCED: you must take GE10810 and must also choose an additional 20 credits of the following or other Level 1 content modules:
Semester 1 EL10500 Introduction to European Film
EL10700 Brazilian Portuguese (Basic)
EL10800 Language, Culture, and Identity in Europe
Semester 2 EL10520 Introduction to European Film
EL10720 Brazilian Portuguese (Basic)
EL10820 Language, Culture, and Identity in Europe
GE10810 Exploring German Cultural Identity
Year 1 Options
GERMAN BEGINNERS: you must choose 20 credits of the following or other Level 1 content modules:
Semester 1 EL10500 Introduction to European Film
EL10700 Brazilian Portuguese (Basic)
EL10800 Language, Culture, and Identity in Europe
Semester 2 EL10520 Introduction to European Film
EL10720 Brazilian Portuguese (Basic)
EL10820 Language, Culture, and Identity in Europe
Part 2 Rules
Year 2 Core (30 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Year 2 Core (20 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 2 IP20120 International Relations: Perspectives and Debates
Year 2 Options
Choose 30 credits of the following GE or EL modules:
Semester 1 EL20700 Brazilian / Portuguese Language II
GE22820 Children's Literature in German
GE26020 Die Wende: Representations of Division and Unification in German Film
Semester 2 EL20720 Brazilian / Portuguese Language II
GE27220 German-speaking Refugees from National Socialism in the UK
Year 2 Options
Students must take 40 credits (2 modules) of International Politics optional modules from the list of those made available at pre-registration.
Semester 1 GQ20920 Y Meddwl Cymreig mewn Syniadaeth Ryngwladol
GQ23720 Gwleidyddiaeth mewn Cymdeithasau Amrywiaethol
GQ23920 Pobl a Grym: Deall Gwleidyddiaeth Gymharol Heddiw
IP20720 Climate Change and International Politics in the Anthropocene
IP23020 Science, Technology, and International Relations
IP23820 The European Union: Politics, Policies, Problems
IP26420 The Second World War in Europe
IP29220 International Politics and Global Development
IQ20220 Intervention and Humanitarianism
IQ20320 The BRICS in World Politics
IQ23720 Politics in Diverse Societies
IQ23920 People and Power: Understanding Comparative Politics Today
IQ24920 Russian intelligence from Lenin to Putin
IQ25120 Strategy, Intelligence and Security in International Politics
Semester 2 IP20820 Militaries and Crisis: Where Strategy Meets Society
IP22320 The Governance of Climate Change: Simulation Module
IP24520 Terrorism & Counter Terrorism in the Modern World: Policing, Intelligence & War
IP25320 Warfare after Waterloo: Military History 1815-1918
IP26820 Questions of International Politics
IP28320 A War on the Mind: Propaganda and Secret Intelligence from the Great War to the 21st Century
IQ21620 Trade Wars and the Liberal Order
IQ22820 Capitalism and International Politics
Year 3 Core ( Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Year 3 Core (60 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Semester 1 GES0000 Intercalary Year Dissertation
Final Year Core (30 Credits)
Compulsory module(s).
Final Year Options
Final year students must take 60 credits in the Department of International Politics.
Semester 1 GQ30920 Y Meddwl Cymreig Mewn Syniadaeth Ryngwladol
GQ33720 Gwleidyddiaeth mewn Cymdeithasau Amrywiaethol
GW30000 Dulliau Ymchwil + Traethawd Estynedig
IP33020 Science, Technology, and International Relations
IP33820 The European Union: Politics, Policies, Problems
IP36420 The Second World War in Europe
IQ30220 Intervention and Humanitarianism
IQ30320 The BRICS in World Politics
IQ33720 Politics in Diverse Societies
IQ34920 Russian intelligence from Lenin to Putin
Semester 2 GW30040 Dulliau Ymchwil + Traethawd Estynedig
IP30820 Militaries and Crisis: Where Strategy Meets Society
IP34520 Terrorism & Counter Terrorism in the Modern World: Policing, Intelligence & War
IP36820 Questions of International Politics
IP38320 A War on the Mind: Propaganda and Secret Intelligence from the Great War to the 21st Century
IQ31620 Trade Wars and the Liberal Order
IQ32820 Capitalism and International Politics
Final Year Options
Choose 30 credits of the following GE or EL modules:
Semester 1 EL30700 Brazilian / Portuguese Language III
GE32820 Children's Literature in German
GE36120 Die Wende: Representations of Division and Unification in German Film
Semester 2 EL30720 Brazilian / Portuguese Language III
GE31110 Contemporary German Politics
GE37220 German-speaking Refugees from National Socialism in the UK
12 : Support for students and their learning
Every student is allocated a Personal Tutor. Personal Tutors have an
important role within the overall framework for supporting students and
their personal development at the University. The role is crucial in
helping students to identify where they might find support, how and where
to seek advice and how to approach support to maximise their student
experience. Further support for students and their learning is provided by
Information Services and Student Support and Careers Services.
13 : Entry Requirements
14 : Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
All taught study schemes are subject to annual monitoring and periodic
review, which provide the University with assurance that schemes are
meeting their aims, and also identify areas of good practice and
disseminate this information in order to enhance the provision.
15 : Regulation of Assessment
15.1 : External Examiners
External Examiners fulfill an essential part of the University’s Quality
Assurance. Annual reports by External Examiners are considered by
Faculties and Academic Board at university level.
16 : Indicators of quality and standards
The Department Quality Audit questionnaire serves as a checklist about the
current requirements of the University’s Academic Quality Handbook. The
periodic Department Reviews provide an opportunity to evaluate the
effectiveness of quality assurance processes and for the University to
assure itself that management of quality and standards which are the
responsibility of the University as a whole are being delivered
successfully.
