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    International Governance and Public Policy (in Partnership with Beijing Foreign Studies University) - BA (Hons) and BA Diplomacy

    This programme is particularly appropriate for students from China and other Asian countries, who aspire to a career in international organisations or diplomatic services where use of English is expected. A key feature of the course is that successful graduates will have gained invaluable experience of living and studying in two cultures, they will be able to demonstrate proficiency in Mandarin and English, and will have attributes suitable for a wide variety of potential careers in the international sphere.

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    • Single Honours

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    Duration of study

    • 4 years
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    Why study International Governance and Public Policy (in Partnership with Beijing Foreign Studies University) at Keele University?

    Top 3 in England for International Relations and Politics behind only Oxford and Cambridge, (Guardian League Table, 2020)
    Build essential research and problem-solving skills to prepare you for your career
    Broaden your international awareness and engage with real world issues that impact society
    Gain experience at a university overseas, working with academics with expertise in various areas

    Course overview

    The BA International Governance and Public Policy is an interdisciplinary programme combining elements of three subjects: international relations and diplomacy, international business and international law. This combination of academic subjects will enable you to understand the major political, business and legal aspects of how international processes are organised and governed.

    The major discipline in this degree programme is international relations (IR). International relations is based on a range of other disciplines in the social sciences: politics, sociology and (international) law, and the humanities – primarily history. The political aspect of the subject analyses the distribution of resources. In examining the related questions of power, order, justice, conflict and legitimacy in the interaction of people, ideas and institutions, international relations is, however, different to other approaches to politics.

    Most analysis of national politics includes a study of what governments do, but because there is no government at the international level, international relations focuses on relations between states. IR explores the patterns of conflict and cooperation between states, international organisations and non-state actors such as transnational business corporations and civil society groups which make up the international political system.

    International governance, as a subject, includes transnational trade, economic diplomacy and the system of rules that enable the global economy to function. By broadening the field of study beyond the core areas of international relations, the course examines how international business operates, how global interdependence is changing this, how international law regulates business and the global economy. This degree enables students to develop a wide-ranging understanding of international contexts and processes and has a focus on international governance and public policy at its core, including how these interact with business and law.

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    Additional opportunities

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    There are a range of additional opportunities available when studying this course.
    Please note, undertaking one may impact upon the availability of another.

    Entry requirements

    Keele strives to be a place where learning, living and working is a positive experience for our entire community, and we're committed to ensuring equality of opportunity to all our applicants with the potential and motivation to succeed, regardless of background. That's why we operate a range of 'alternative offer' schemes with clear eligibility criteria, including contextual offers, offers for those studying within the Keele region, and recognising a range of additional qualifications in your offer.

    The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate's application.

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    Academic Entry Requirements


    Enrolment is in accordance with the relevant batch of degree admission marks of merit of the Chinese National College Entrance Examination for BFSU.

    English Language Requirements

    The English score achieved in the Chinese National College Entrance Examination should not be less than 110 out of 150.

    If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

    Preparation programmes for international students

    International students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this course have the opportunity to study an International Foundation Year programme.

    These courses are designed to prepare international students to enter into Keele University undergraduate degrees.

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    Entry requirements

    The following section details our typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If you don’t see your qualifications listed, please contact us to find out if we can accept your qualifications. If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

    Additional information

    Chinese Nationals

    Academic Entry Requirements


    Enrolment is in accordance with the relevant batch of degree admission marks of merit of the Chinese National College Entrance Examination for BFSU.

    English Language Requirements

    The English score achieved in the Chinese National College Entrance Examination should not be less than 110 out of 150.

    English Language Requirements

    All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please see our English Language guidance pages for further details, including English language test information for international students. For those students who require an English language test, this course requires a test from .

    Alternative and contextual offers

    We're committed to ensuring equality of opportunity to all our applicants with the potential and motivation to succeed, regardless of background. That's why we operate a range of alternative offer schemes with clear eligibility criteria, including contextual offers, offers for those studying within the Keele region, and recognising a range of additional qualifications in your offer.

    General information

    The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the typical offer which would be made to candidates, along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate's application.

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    Fees and funding

    Tuition fees for 2023/24 academic year

    • UK: £9250
    • International: Band 2

    For details of our international fee bands please see our Undergraduate tuition fees web page.

    Going to university can be a daunting as well as an exciting experience. It can be difficult to understand the true costs of being a student, as well as the financial support that is available to help you meet those costs.

    Our Student Financial Support team offers confidential advice and guidance to help you to manage your money, so that you can make the most of your time at Keele. We can help you to resolve issues with your Student Finance, create a budget, and help you to explore your options if you’re facing financial hardship. We are also able to ensure that you receive any funding for which you may be eligible, such as bursaries and scholarships.

    For more information visit our undergraduate fees and funding section.

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    Modules

    Modules for International Governance and Public Policy (in Partnership with Beijing Foreign Studies University)

    The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods, as well as student voice. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.

    Compulsory Modules

    • Business and Management
    • General English
    • Academic English Proficiency
    • Academic Study and Seminar Skills
    • Global Political Sociology

     

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    Your future career

    95% of our students are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019/20)

    The programme is characterised by it's interdisciplinary nature, cutting across international relations and diplomacy, international business, and international law. It aims to recruit the students who are inspired to work in international organisations, foreign affair-related departments, multinational companies, international government organisations, diplomatic services, international business, international court and world trade organisations or research institutes.

    Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.

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    Programme structure

    The first two years of this programme will be spent at BFSU, where you will learn a solid foundation in English language and an introduction to international relations and diplomacy. Your third year will be spent at Keele and final year at BFSU.

    At Keele, the schedule for the first semester is similar to BFSU, beginning in late September with teaching until mid-December and examinations in January. The second semester usually begins in the fourth week in January with nine or ten weeks of teaching before an Easter vacation and then two or three weeks of teaching in late April and May. This is followed by an examination period in May.

    Our degree courses are organised into modules. Each module is usually a self-contained unit of study and each is usually assessed separately with the award of credits on the basis of 1 credit = 10 hours of student effort. Students must complete 480 credits across the four years with 120 credits in each year.

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