EUUB02 LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme in INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Academic Year 2012-13 These Programme Regulations apply to the conduct of the programme in the 2012-13 session and should be read in conjunction with University Regulation XX and the relevant Module Specifications. These programme regulations may be subject to change from time to time. Notice of change will be given by the School responsible for the programme. 1. Structure (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) The Programme is the responsibility of the Department of Politics, History and International Relations. The Programme leads to the Degree of B.A. The duration of the Programme is 6 semesters (three-year programme), 8 semesters (four-year programme) or 6 semesters plus one academic year (four-year thick sandwich programme). The three-year programme allows, at Part B (Semester Two) for a course of study to be taught in English at a foreign University Candidates following the four-year programme are required to undertake an academic year abroad (Part I) which occurs between Part B and Part C at a French-, German- or Spanishspeaking university, following an approved course of study leading to the Diploma in International Studies in accordance with Senate Regulation X1. Candidates may also follow an approved course of study at a foreign university where teaching is in English leading to the Diploma in International Studies in accordance with Senate Regulation XI. Candidates following the four-year thick sandwich programme are required to spend the third academic year (Part I) EITHER undertaking an approved Assistantship at a school or other approved placement in a French-, German- or Spanishspeaking country, leading to the Diploma in International Studies in accordance with Senate Regulation X1, OR undertaking an approved placement in the UK or abroad leading to the Diploma in Professional Studies in accordance with Senate Regulation X1. Participation in study abroad or a placement is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory academic performance during Parts A and B. EUUB02 2. Content (1) Part A - Introductory Modules Semester 1 (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 50) Code Title Modular Weight EUA001 Introduction to Academic Studies 10 EUA 601 Contemporary World Arena 20 EUA702 Modern Europe: from the 10 Enlightenment to the Present EUA615 Classical International Relations 10 Theories (ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20) Candidates choose two elective subject groups, which must be followed throughout Part A from: Communications and Media Studies: SSA301 Economics: ECA012 English: EAA101 French: 10 credit module from a list produced by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations, depending on candidates’ previous qualifications German: 10 credit module from a list produced by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations, depending on candidates’ previous qualifications Geography: GYA004 Management: BSA505 Mandarin Chinese: EUL401 Politics: EUA618 Criminology and Social Policy: SSA201 Social Psychology: SSA102 EUUB02 Sociology: SSA001 Spanish: 10 credit module from a list produced by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations, depending on candidates’ previous qualifications Semester 2 (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 30) Code Title EUA616 EUA617 The International System Since 1945 Contemporary International Relations Theory Modular Weight 20 10 (ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20) Communication and Media Studies: SSA302 Economics: ECA012 English: EAA201 French: 10 credit module from a list produced by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations, depending on candidates’ previous qualifications Geography: GYA104 German: 10 credit module from a list produced by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations, depending on candidates’ previous qualifications Management: BSA506 Mandarin Chinese: EUL422 Politics: EUA608 Criminology and Social Policy: SSA202 Social Psychology: SSA101 Sociology: SSA002 EUUB02 Spanish: 10 credit module from a list produced by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations, depending on students’ previous qualifications and experience. (2) Part B - Degree Modules EITHER – Standard Route Semesters 1 & 2 OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 40) Candidates must choose 40 credits from one or two of the subject groups listed in section 2(1) of these Regulations. Lists of available modules will be published each year by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations. Choices of elective subject modules will be subject to satisfying any prerequisites set out in individual module specifications. As a result of options choices, students may not be registered for more than 70 credits or less than 50 credits in any one Semester. Semester 1 COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40) Code Title EUA612 EUB605 EUB626 Foreign Policy Analysis Political Analysis Debates and Developments in Contemporary International Relations Theory Modular Weight 20 10 10 Semester 2 COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40) Code Title EUB608 EUB601 EUB619 Research Design The European Union Security Studies Modular Weight 10 20 10 OR – International Semester Route Candidates may replace the modules required for Part B Semester Two with an approved course of study taught in English at a foreign EUUB02 University. Candidates will undertake assessed work equivalent to 50 credits, as required by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations, along with a Distance Learning Research Design module. Candidates who opt for this route must ensure that they have taken a total of 60 credits in Semester One. Semester 1 (i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40) Code Title Modular Weight EUB612 Foreign Policy Analysis 20 EUB605 Political Analysis 10 EUB626 Debates and Developments in 10 Contemporary International Relations Theory (ii) OPTIONAL MODULES Candidates must choose 20 credits from one or two of the subject groups listed in section 2(1) of these Regulations. Lists of available modules will be published each year by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations. Choices of elective subject modules will be subject to satisfying any prerequisites set out in individual module specifications. Semester 2 COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 60) Code Title EUB001 EUB614 International Semester Research Design (Distance Learning) Modular Weight 50 10 (3) Part I i) Four Year Programme – candidates will undertake assessed work leading to the Diploma of International Studies (DINTS) ii) Four Year Thick Sandwich Programme (DINTS route) – candidates will undertake an approved Assistantship in a French-, German- or Spanish-speaking school or other approved placement leading to the Diploma of International Studies (DINTS) EUUB02 iii) Four Year Thick Sandwich Programme (DPS route) – candidates will undertake an approved placement leading to the Diploma of Professional Studies (DPS) Participation in study abroad or a placement is subject to Departmental approval and satisfactory academic performance during Parts A and B. Students choosing to study on the Semester Abroad will only be allowed to take the Year Abroad in exceptional circumstances, and at the discretion of the Department of Politics, History and International Relations. (4) Part C - Degree Modules Semesters 1 & 2 (i) COMPULSORY MODULE (total modular weight 40) Code Title Modular Weight EUC641 Dissertation in International Relations 40 (ii) OPTIONAL MODULES As a result of option choices, students may not be registered for more than 70 or less than 50 credits in any one Semester. Candidates choose a total of 80 credits from the following: (a) modules to a minimum value of 40 and a maximum value of 80 credits from the following list: Semester 1 Code EUC602 EUC604 EUC607 EUC621 EUC627 EUC631 EUC666 EUC670 Title Nationalism State Violence and Terrorism The European Union and the United States Germany in Europe Intelligence and National Security Yugoslavia: Its 20th Century Gender and Politics Varieties of Capitalism Weight 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 Semester Two Code EUC609 EUC628 EUC629 Title Spanish-Latin American Relations The Asia Pacific in Global Politics South African Politics and Society: Stability Weight 20 20 EUUB02 EUC658 EUC662 EUC664 EUC665 EUC668 EUC672 and Crisis Art, Politics and Society Migration, Immigration and the UK today Politics and Religion Post-War British Politics: The Start of the Decline The Politics and Foreign Policies of the Nordic Countries The European Union and the Global Political Economy 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 (b) if less than 80 credits are chosen under (a), candidates choose modules up to a value of 40 credits from one or two of the minor subject groups listed in Section 2 (1) of these Regulations. A list of the minor subject modules will be published by the Department of Politics, History and International Relations. Choices of minor subject modules will be subject to satisfying any prerequisites set out in individual module specifications. 3. Assessment Criteria for Progression and Degree Award (1) In order to progress from Part A to Part B, candidates must achieve at least 100 and achieve at least 30% in all modules taken at part A. (2) In order to progress from Part B to Part C candidates must achieve at least 100 credits and achieve at least 30% in all modules taken at Part B. (3) In order to qualify for the award of an Honours degree, candidates must achieve at least 100 credits and achieve at least 30% from degree level modules taken at Part C. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification Candidates’ final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B and C in accordance with the scheme set out in Regulation XX. The average percentage marks for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 40%, Part C 60% to determine the overall average percentage mark (the Programme mark). Re-assessment Provision will be made in accordance with Regulation XX for EUUB02 candidates who have the right of reassessment in any Part of the programme to undergo re-assessment in the University's special assessment period. Candidates who have achieved fewer than 60 credits in any Part may not undergo reassessment in the University’s special assessment period.