Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Level 6 Core

Level 6

Programme Structure

Completion of HD International Relations at ICBT

Completion of HD International Relations at ICBT Offerings: All

Conduct detailed research, synthesise relevant information and exercise critical judgement in order to develop reasoned arguments in written and oral forms.

Work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative, self-organisation, collaboration, and time management.

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of a range of concepts, theories and methods used in the field of International Relations.

Communicate ideas clearly, deliver work to a given length, format, brief and deadline, properly referencing sources and ideas and adapting a problem-solving approach.

In employing the different concepts, theories and methods learned, examine and evaluate different interpretations of world political events and issues.

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of different political systems; the nature and distribution of power in them; the social, economic, historical and cultural contexts within which they operate; and the relationships between them in order to better understand the relations between multiple polities in the international system.

Locate, gather and critically analyse evidence from relevant sources.

Retrieve and generate information, and critically evaluate sources, in carrying out independent research.

Reflect on their own learning and make constructive use of feedback

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of world political events and issues.

Develop independent judgements on issues and topics examined

Critically reflect on the nature and significance of politics as a human activity, and the political significance of multiple polities coexisting and of political boundary drawing and transforming practices.

Effectively and fluently communicate information in written and oral forms.

Work in a flexible and independent way, showing self-discipline and reflexivity.

Present material with fluency, clarity and reasoned argument.

Plan and implement tasks in a professional manner.

Critically analyse issues and topics using appropriate methodological methods.

Identify, investigate, analyse and advocate solutions to problems in the field of International Relations and Politics.

Competently use communication and information technologies.

Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the origins, evolution and contemporary dynamics of the international system and the challenges to it.

Describe, evaluate and apply, as well as engage critically with a range of concepts, theories and methods relating to the field of International Relations, including the analysis of political ideas, institutions, practices and issues regarding the international system.

Use communication and information technologies for the retrieval, analysis and presentation of information.

Course Catalogue

International Relations - 36485 - BSc (Hons)