English language requirements are one of the following: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
On this course, you'll learn to produce engaging multimedia content, grounding your investigative pursuits in issues of development and under development, conflict and conflict resolution, war and terrorism, globalisation and activism.
International Relations with Journalism BA (Hons) brings together our established expertise in both international relations and journalism to provide you with a fully-rounded education, offering you an exciting range of academic modules and topics while also allowing you to develop a variety of skills valued by employers.
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Modules:
Year 1
Introduction to international relations
Revolutions, wars and the making of the modern world
Digital journalism 1
Theoretical perspectives in International Relations
North and South: Issues in International Development
Journalism and society
Year 2
Global governance, religionalism and the nation-state
Foreign policy analysis
Journalism futures
Globalisation and development
International security
Investigative journalism
Year 3
Contemporary dynamics of the world system
Diplomacy and conflict resolution
Crimes of the powerful: states, corporations and human rights
Genocide and crimes against humanity
Plus one choice from:
Journalism project
Research paper (journalism option)
International relations research project
Graduates are in demand for their skill-mix:
Analysis
Critical thinking
Research
Strong communication skills
As a graduate you’ll be able to appreciate that problems are often multi-faceted and require thoughtful, creative and logical approaches. Such graduates are highly valuable (in both commercial and Not-for-Profit sectors) because of their ability to contribute to strategic decision making.
Typical careers are:
Teaching
Voluntary sector project management
Work in ngos, local and central government
General commercial businesses
National delegations at the united nations
You'll also learn the traditional tools of journalism, including researching, writing, proof-reading and sub editing.
Employability Service
We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
