Duration:3 Years
Intakes:September
Campus:University of Nottingham Malaysia
Level of Study:Degree
Faculty:School of Politics, History and International Relations
Course Code:Spanish - UNM/KPM-JPT(R2/313/6/0019)10/24
French - UNM/KPM-JPT(R2/313/6/0018)10/24
About this course
International relations studies the complex relations between states and international organisations in areas such as economics, law, politics and security. Core questions include: what is security, what causes conflict, what is power and how is it exercised and justified? It also investigates deeper questions relating to how we understand and conceptualise contemporary global transformations. Our programme offers a balance between theory and practice. You will gain a broad understanding ofthe key theories and concepts associated with international relations as well as gaining practical experience of the policy process. Instrumental in this is our flagship module, Policy and Persuasion, which will prepare you to participate actively in many fields of work, including politics, advocacy and business.
Your first year will introduce you to the key analytical approaches used in the study of global politics, drawing on international political events in historical and contemporary settings. Your second year modules will focus on contemporary history, global society, political economy and security and prepare you for your final year dissertation by providing training in research techniques. You may pursue your own independent research project during your third year while taking optional modules based on the research expertise of our staff.
Total Course Fees
RM37,100 per year(Local), RM43,300 per year(International)
For scholarship and tuition fee enquiries please e-mail study@nottingham.edu.my for more details.
Subject Listing
Typical Core Modules
- Approaches to Global Politics
- Governing the World
- Introduction to European Union
- Politics Power and Contest: Living in a Political World
- The Making of Modern Asia
Typical optional modules
- Beginners French/Spanish
- Business Economics
- Culture and Society
- Introduction to Applied Psychology
- Media and Communications
Typical Core Module
- Global Political Economy and International Development
- International Relations of the Asia Pacific
- International Security
Typical optional modules
- Comparative Politics
- Designing International Relations
- Research Intermediate French/Spanish
- Political Communication, Public Relations and Propaganda
Typical Core Modules
- Advanced French/Spanish
- Comparative Political Economy of East and Southeast Asia
- Dissertation: Politics, History and International Relations (for non-language students)
- Environmental Politics
- Food, Hunger and Development
- Policy and Persuasion Politics and International Relations of the Middle East
Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:
A Level | BBC, excluding critical thinking and general studies |
IB Diploma | 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level |
STPM | B+B+B excluding Pengajian Am |
UEC | 1 A and 4 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language |
SAM or other Australian matriculations |
ATAR 82 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects). |
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | 80% average based on 6 subjects (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects).
Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University’s requirements |
Advance Placement (AP) | 4,4,3 in relevant subjects. Applicants taking non-preferred subjects may be made an offer across more than three subjects at Advanced Placement level |
Diploma – Other Institutions | Acceptance to the second year is on a case by case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme |
Foundation – Other Institutions | Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) or 65% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme |
University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation | Successful completion of the Foundation in Arts and Education or the Foundation in Business and Management programme |
We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications and we also consider applicants’ personal statement, references and interview performance (if you have one) when making a decision. The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is through the submission of a completed application.
IELTS (Academic): | 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element) |
TOEFL (iBT): | 87 (minimum 20 in speaking and 19 in all other elements) |
GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: |
grade C |
GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: |
grade C |
PTE (Academic): | 62 (with no less than 55 in each element) |
SPM: | grade A- |
1119 (GCE-O): | grade B |
GCSE O Level: | grade C |
IGCSE (first language): |
grade C |
IGCSE (second language): |
grade B |
MUET | Band 4 |
UEC: | grade A2 |
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher): | 4 points |
IB English B (Higher Level): | 4 points |
IB English B (Standard Level): | 5 points |
IELTS ,TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results. |
International Student Only
International students: Please contact University of Nottingham for more information +6 03 8924 8000 or refer to link https://www.nottingham.edu.my/Study/How-to-apply/how-to-apply.aspx
Scholarships Available (Applicable for 2020 intakes only)
Please refer below for scholarship eligibility:
Scholarship Amount
SPM / O-Levels Required
RM12,450 *
8 A+/A and above
RM5,000 **
7 A+/A or 8 A+/A/A-
RM4,000 **
6 A+/A or 7 A+/A/A-
RM2,000 **
5 A+/A or 6 A+/A/A-
Candidates are required to achieve A+/A in English and 3 out of these 4 subjects (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry).
* The scholarship value will be deducted across 3 semesters.
** The scholarship value will be deducted from Semester 2 only.