BA International Relations with French

The BA (Hons) International Relations with French at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is a three-year full-time programme that combines the study of global politics with French language proficiency. Students explore key areas such as international security, political economy, and regional studies while developing strong communication skills in French. The curriculum includes research-led teaching, independent projects, and diverse assessments, with opportunities for global exchange at the University’s UK or Ningbo campuses. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in diplomacy, international organisations, policy analysis, and multilingual roles in global industries.

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)

Canadian Qualifications

• OSSD: 75% average across 6 subjects

• Other Canadian diplomas assessed case-by-case

China (Gaokao)

• 68% average in Gaokao

• 70% overall in Senior High School Diploma

India (CBSE/CISCE)

• 75% average from best 4 subjects

• Excludes local language, Environmental Education, General Studies, Physical Education

Advanced Placement (AP)

• 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects

Local Qualifications

• Diploma: Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 (case-by-case assessment)

• Foundation: Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 (School's discretion)

• Nottingham Foundation: Successful completion required

English Language Requirements

Minimum Scores

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

• TOEFL iBT: 90 (min 19 Writing/Listening, 20 Reading, 22 Speaking)

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

Alternative Qualifications

• GCE A/AS Level English: Grade C

• SPM: CEFR B2

• GCSE/IGCSE: Grade C/4 (first language), B/6 (second language)

• MUET: Band 4.5

• UEC: Grade A2

• IB English: 4 points (A1/A2 HL/SL or B HL), 5 points (B SL)

• OSSD English: 75% (no fast-track)

• CBSE/CISCE: 75% overall (English medium confirmation required)

Additional Notes

• English test results valid for 2 years (except MUET - 5 years)

• IELTS One Skill Retake accepted

• Online versions of tests not accepted

• Proof of English medium instruction required for some qualifications

Year 1

Core Modules:

• Approaches to Global Politics

• Governing the World: Introduction to the International System

• Introduction to ASEAN Politics

• Perspectives on Malaysian Politics

• Beginners French or Spanish*

• Theory and Practice of Diplomacy

Optional Module:

• Theory and Practice of Diplomacy

Year 2

Core Modules:

• Global Political Economy and International Development

• International Relations of the Asia Pacific

• The Contemporary World since 1945

• Intermediate French or Spanish*

Optional Modules:

• 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

Year 3

Core Modules:

• Dissertation: Politics, History and International Relations (for non-language students)

• Advanced French or Spanish*

• Dissertation: Politics, History and International Relations (for non-language students)

Optional Modules (Choose 2-3):

• 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