BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

Why did Russia choose to invade the Ukraine? Why do countries struggle to cooperate over climate change? On our BA Politics and International Relations degree, you will study the impact of political concepts and decisions to understand the challenges that national and international politics faces in the 21st century. This course will appeal to anyone with an interest and educational background in politics, sociology and history looking to deepen their understanding of the global political landscape of today and turn this into a successful career in the world of local and international politics, the media or business. The course will provide you with a thorough grounding in political science, international relations, political sociology and research methods, with analysis of how national and international politics has developed and changed in the 20th and 21st centuries. You will go beyond the theory, applying political research to real-world issues, from climate change to the rise of populism, international conflict and political communication in the age of social media. The course covers political science, international relations and sociology. You will examine multidisciplinary approaches to problems and devise policy solutions to these, developing the knowledge and skills to question, analyse and debate real-world issues. Guest speakers from different industries complement your learning, providing invaluable insights as well as professional connections.