BA International Relations with Spanish

The BA (Hons) International Relations with Spanish at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is a three-year full-time programme that blends a comprehensive study of global politics with advanced Spanish language proficiency. Students delve into key areas such as diplomacy, global security, political economy, and regional politics, while progressively mastering the Spanish language through immersive modules that include cultural studies. The programme offers research-led teaching and a variety of assessments, providing students with the analytical, research, and communication skills essential for navigating the modern international landscape. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in diplomacy, international organisations, or global business, with strong language and intercultural skills enhancing their professional opportunities.

Any one of these:

• A Level: BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies).

• IB Diploma: 24 points overall.

• STPM: BC+C+, excluding Pengajian Am.

• UEC: 3 B3s and 2 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language).

• Australian Year 12: ATAR 78, with consideration for relevant subjects.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 75% average across 6 subjects.

• Canadian Secondary School Diplomas: Acceptable and assessed on a case-by-case basis.

• Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China): 68% average in Gaokao, and 70% overall in the Senior High School Diploma.

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII: 75% average from the best 4 subjects (excluding certain subjects like local language, environmental education, etc.).

• Advance Placement (AP): 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects.

• Diploma (Local Institutions): Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects.

• Foundation (Local Institutions): Acceptance at the School's discretion, typically with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects.

• Nottingham's Foundation Programme: Successful completion required.

Language Requirements:

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element).

• TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking).

• PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element).

• GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C.

• GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C.

• SPM: CEFR level B2.

• GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4.

• IGCSE (First Language): Grade C / 4.

• IGCSE (Second Language): Grade B / 6.

• MUET: Band 4.5.

• UEC: Grade A2.

• IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points.

• IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points.

• IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points.

• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U): 75%.

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: 75% overall, with confirmation of English as the medium of instruction.

Note:

• IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted. IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
• MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.

Year 1

• Approaches to Global Politics

• Governing the World: Introduction to the International System

• Introduction to ASEAN Politics

• Perspectives on Malaysian Politics

• Beginners Spanish

Year 2

• Global Political Economy and International Development

• International Relations of the Asia Pacific

• The Contemporary World since 1945

• Intermediate French or Spanish

Year 3

• Advanced Spanish

Optional Modules:

• Theory and Practice of Diplomacy

• Cultural Politics

• Global Media and Communication

• Introduction to Citizenship

• People, Groups, and Society

• Political Communication, Public Relations, and Propaganda

• Understanding the Malay World

• International Security

• Food, Hunger, and Development

• Nationalism and the State: Themes and Perspectives from Contemporary Southeast Asia

• Policy and Persuasion

• Politics and International Relations of the Middle East

• Regionalism in World Politics: The Case of ASEAN