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Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies Programme Catalogue 2024/25


UHPL-AKB68: BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (German) with study or work abroad

Route: BA(Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages (ab initio German) with year abroad


Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL POLITICS AND MODERN LANGUAGES (GERMAN)


Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement


Normal course duration: 4 Years

[Page last updated: 19 April 2024]


This course is for students who will be in Years 1 or 2 in 2024/25


Key Information
Applicable assessment regulations:
 Undergraduate assessment regulations - https://www.bath.ac.uk/publications/undergraduate-assessment-regulations/
Approved exemptions:
 None
Coexistent Masters course?:
 No
Weighting towards final award by stage:
 Stage 1: 0%
Stage 2: 24%
Stage 3: 8%
Final Stage: 68%

Please consult your course handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Jump to:

Year 1

Academic Year: Stage 1

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL12015 German 1: language and society 25 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL12002 Politics: key concepts and analysis 15 Credits
PL12003 Introduction to international relations 15 Credits

Semester 1: Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL12004 Essential study skills in politics 5 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Academic Year: Stage 2

Must Pass Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL22037 German 2: Language in context 25 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL22025 Thinking the world politically 10 Credits
PL22026 Research design and methods 10 Credits

Semester 1: Stage 2

Optional Units: Select 1 unit from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL22059 Global cultural studies 5 Credits
PL22060 Introduction to English language teaching 5 Credits
PL22061 Parliament in modern British politics 5 Credits
PL22066 The politics of international law 5 Credits
PL22067 The politics of technology: disruption, regulation, misinformation 5 Credits
SP22054 Conflict, security and development 5 Credits
SP22058 Social difference and inequalities in development 5 Credits

Semester 2: Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PL22028 Peace, conflict and international security 10 Credits

Notes:

  • Courses and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This course catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2024/25 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2025/26 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • Assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how assessment regulations were applied to this course in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.