METHODICAL PRINCIPLES OF A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AT UK UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

The article deals with the methodical principles of a bachelor’s degree in international relations at UK universities. It shows that the educational process in the UK system of university education has long adjusted to intensive-fundamental learning, rather than extensive one. It has led to the selection of productive forms and methods of implementing new content of a bachelor’s degrees in international relations, as well as restructuring the interaction between university teachers and students. Thus, university teachers now act as organizers of cognitive activities and students as active participants in scientific-creative cognitive activities. A theoretical analysis of relevant scientific, analytical sources and pedagogical practices shows that Ukrainian and foreign scholars have presented some valuable findings on specialist training in the UK. At the same time, the issue in question has not been fully scientifically revealed yet. The article justifies that in the UK, professional training of future bachelors in international relations adheres to methodological approaches and principles, which ensure a) the continuity of education and self-education, b) free access to a bachelor’s degree, c) the consideration of students’ needs and experience, d) the introduction of innovative approaches in the content of degree programmes and curricula to make them professionally oriented, flexible and mobile, e) the efficiency of learning and practical activities, f) the development of professional and creative skills. Finally, the article concludes that a rational combination of innovative forms, methods, and learning technologies contributes to developing professional competence in future bachelors in international relations. High-tech resources (online learning, library resources, free access to the world’s Internet resources) will enable high-quality educational services.