BA Modern Languages / International Relations - BA (Hons)

Aberystwyth University

International Relations today is about understanding and tackling global challenges. As a student on the Modern Languages / International Politics degree at Aberystwyth University, you will be perfectly placed to gain a deeper understanding of what those challenges are and how opportunities and obstacles shape how we manage them. The language component of this course will enable you to discover language, culture, literature and art, whilst at the same time developing your linguistic competencies in your chosen language.

This course provides intensive language training with an exploration of the big questions of our time, such as power, conflict, security democracy, inequality, ethics, rights, justice, gender, development and political participation.

**Why study Modern Languages / International Relations at Aberystwyth University?**
- You can study your choice of languages from beginners' or advanced level - choose from French, German, Spanish and Italian. Beginners will follow an intensive course in the first year.


- You will typically receive 5.5 hours of linguistic and grammar classes per week. The Department of Modern Languages is a relatively small and close-knit department, which means that you will benefit from our unique approach to language development. All of our language tutors are native speakers or experts in the relevant target language.


- Your year abroad will be spent in a country related to your chosen language. You can choose to study at one of our partnered universities, undertake a paid or unpaid work placement, or a combination of the two.


- As a student in the Department of International Politics, you will study in the world's first department of international politics - founded in 1919 after the First World War to help the world understand the world.


- The Department of International Politics provides many opportunities to take part in extra curricular activities during the course. A highlight of the course for many students is the renowned Crisis Games - a role playing exercise in political, economic and diplomatic manoeuvre, developing your negotiation, communication, critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Department of International Politics