Politics and International Relations - Quantitative Methods

About this programme

Politics is about power: who holds it, who doesn’t and the consequences of these power relations all over the world. This degree explores these issues - with a focus on developing your skills in data-driven political analysis. 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. At the same time, you’ll gain experience with data analysis and a range of quantitative methods - enabling you to evaluate patterns in political behaviour and assess the impact of policy using evidence. Politics is about power: who holds it, who doesn’t and the consequences of these power relations all over the world. This degree explores these issues - with a focus on developing your skills in data-driven political analysis. 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. At the same time, you’ll gain experience with data analysis and a range of quantitative methods - enabling you to evaluate patterns in political behaviour and assess the impact of policy using evidence. 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 decision