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Overview
The Foreign Policy Analysis course from UCL Summer School will examine how foreign policy decisions are formed and how international, domestic, and individual-level factors shape state behaviour. You will explore the instruments available to policymakers and the strategies states use to pursue their objectives, while engaging with major concepts and theoretical approaches that explain why states and foreign policy leaders act as they do.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will have:
- Identified, described and critically analysed the key actors, structures and processes that shape foreign policy decision-making.
- Formulated and presented theoretically and empirically informed, evidence-based arguments about the foreign policy behaviour of major and emerging powers.
- Critically assessed the main theoretical, policy and ethical debates surrounding foreign policy decision-making.
- Developed the ability to appraise competing arguments about how foreign policy decisions are made.
- Systematically analysed empirical cases through class discussions and written assignments and provided policy advice based on your findings.
- Strengthened presentation and public-speaking skills.
Programme Structure
The module aims to:
- Introduce students to the International Relations sub-field of Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA).
- Provide a critical understanding of how states formulate and implement foreign policy, and the key theories and concepts used in FPA.
- Help students think through, both theoretically and empirically, how to explain foreign policy decision-making.
- Develop students' ability to engage critically with the scholarly literature on FPA.
- Train students to analyse empirical cases of foreign policy through class discussions and written assignments, with the aim of informing theoretical and policy debates, and to make, substantiate and defend complex arguments.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Credits
15 alternative credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
International Relations Public Policy View 29 other Short Courses in International Relations in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 125
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IELTS (Academic) at least 7.0 overall and 6.5 in each component or equivalent
You will normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:
- 2:1 for most modules
- 2:2 for lower-level modules, if you are in or beyond second year at university.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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