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The course is designed for those who want to gain an understanding of international systems and processes, economics, international political systems and international law, with a focus on understanding issues such as human rights and development using different international legal, political, and economic perspectives.

Why study BA International Politics, Economics and Law at Middlesex University?

This degree provides you with the knowledge and skills related to three of the key issues affecting the lives of us all – politics, economics, and law. These key concepts and theories are studied in the context of evolving global policy processes and the contemporary international context, to ensure academic rigour and real life relevance.

Teaching is research informed, and our teaching staff are engaged in research on human rights, gender, and environmental issues. Many also use their research to influence on-going policy processes, such as development of United Nations international frameworks, which in turn informs their teaching.

As a University we celebrate diversity, and the 140 countries from which our students are drawn mean you will be able to learn from each other. We also see employability as key, and through undertaking an internship, you will have the opportunity to learn through working in the field of study.

Course highlights

• You will gain an understanding of the key themes, concepts and theories relevant to international politics, economics and law giving you a broad knowledge base on which to build you future careers and further studies
• The modules not only enhance critical and analytical skills, but also allow you to develop policy analysis skills and specialist in-depth knowledge of an international policy of interest to you
• The innovative and up to date curricula reflects on-going international policy concerns and is informed by the research, practitioner and advocacy interests of staff
• You will have the opportunity for experiential learning and career development through participation in staff and student led activities and through a work placement or internship
• As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.

Qualifications

112 UCAS points

Middlesex University has a flexible and personalised approach to admissions and we accept applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and a combination of qualifications.

Please check our general entry requirements page to see how these points can be achieved from our acceptable level 3 qualifications and the combinations which are welcomed by Middlesex University, including GCSE requirements.

Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed, provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.

If you are unable to meet the entry requirements for this course you may still be eligible for our Foundation year course. This is an extra year of study to prepare you for the full degree. For more information see our Law and Social Sciences foundation page.

Eligibility

UK/EU and international students are eligible to apply for this course.

Academic credit for previous study or experience

If you have achieved a qualification such as a foundation degree or HND, or have gained credit at another university, you may be able to enter a Middlesex University course in year two or three. For further information please visit our Transfer students page.

If you have relevant qualifications or work experience, academic credit may be awarded towards your Middlesex University programme of study. For further information please visit our Accreditation of Prior Learning page.

Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions

Entry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.

The course will provide you with opportunities to test your knowledge and understanding informally through ‘formative’ assessment. This will be completed before your formal ‘summative’ assessment which will count towards your final marks. Each module normally contains at least one piece of formative assessment from which you will receive feedback from your tutor. Formative assessments are developmental and any grade you receive from formative assessment does not count towards your final marks.

There is formal ‘summative’ assessment as part of the module, usually towards the end of the module. The grades from the summative assessments count towards your module mark. Assessments are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, to suit content or based on feedback from an external examiner.