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LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Honours Degree Programme in
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Academic Year 2011-12
These Programme Regulations apply to the conduct of the programme in the
2011-12 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
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(2)
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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.
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2.
Content
(1) Part A - Introductory Modules
Semester 1
(i) COMPULSORY MODULES (total modular weight 40)
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
(ii) OPTIONAL MODULES (total modular weight 20)
Candidates choose two minor 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: EUA604
Criminology and Social Policy: SSA201
Social Psychology: SSA102
Sociology: SSA001
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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 40)
Code
Title
EUA611
EUA613
International Relations Theory
Political Ideologies
Modular
Weight
20
20
(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
Spanish: 10 credit module from a list produced by the Department of
Politics, History and International Relations, depending on students’
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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 minor 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
EUB601
EUB605
EUB626
The European Union
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
EUB612
EUB619
Research Design
Foreign Policy Analysis
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
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
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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
EUB601
The European Union
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 minor 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)
iii) Four Year Thick Sandwich Programme (DPS route) – candidates
will undertake an approved placement leading to the Diploma of
Professional Studies (DPS)
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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 a list of degree level modules published by the
Department of Politics, History and International Relations.
(b) if less than 80 credits are chosen under (a), candidates choose
degree level 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.
Mandarin Chinese cannot be studied at Part C. 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,
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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
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.