Politics and International Relations

About this programme

How do relationships between nations shape our world? Who holds power in society and how is it exercised, challenged and transformed? Our BA Politics and International Relations degree invites you to tackle these fundamental questions and engage critically with the political forces that impact our daily lives. You’ll study the core areas of comparative politics, political theory and international relations, building a comprehensive understanding of how politics shapes domestic and global issues. How do relationships between nations shape our world? Who holds power in society and how is it exercised, challenged and transformed? Our BA Politics and International Relations degree invites you to tackle these fundamental questions and engage critically with the political forces that impact our daily lives. You’ll study the core areas of comparative politics, political theory and international relations, building a comprehensive understanding of how politics shapes domestic and global issues. With a large range of optional modules to choose from, and opportunities to study specialist topics such as social justice, global security and secret intelligence, you’ll have the freedom to tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions. Throughout the course, you’ll engage with different theories and explore how they inform policy decisions in areas such as global inequality, climate politics, conflict and governance. In doing so, you’ll develop advanced critical thinking, analytical and research skills that are highly valued in many professional fields.