Global Politics and International Relations

What you will learn

This course focuses on political changes that are sweeping the globe, transforming politics across countries and regions, as well as relations between states in the international system. It is not the first time in human history that global political relations have undergone such extensive change, and an important aspect of this degree is developing your understanding of this history.

You will receive a grounding in the key concepts and theories that inform the study of global politics and international relations. You will also study the core institutions and processes of the international political and economic system, as well as the challenges that are posed by the central political problems of the present including:

How you will learn

This course is designed to encourage independent thinking and hone your argumentative, analytical and critical skills, while our teaching via lectures and seminars uniquely moves across the boundaries between subjects, encompassing, among others, economics, history and sociology.

You can study this course full- or part-time. You can also choose your own timetable for the core/compulsory modules selecting whether to study them in the daytime or evening. Please note that Foundation Year classes are available in the evening only until you progress on to the main degree.

Foundation Year

If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree.

Highlights

Careers and employability

On successfully completing this BA you will have gained a range of valuable transferable skills including:

Graduates can pursue career paths in government, pressure groups, journalism and research. Possible professions include: