International Politics, BSc (Hons), with study abroadorindustry placement

Course summary

This degree is for students who want to explore contemporary global issues and politics. You will deepen your understanding of the rapid social and political changes affecting the world. You’ll also develop strong analytical skills through our thought-provoking, forward-thinking curriculum. This degree enables you to understand global issues and actors in a time of fast-moving political and social change.You will engage with important theoretical debates, exploring global political systems and how they are engaged in policy-making on issues like security, migration and social justice.You will study diplomatic relations between governments, as well as learning how intergovernmental organisations, transnational movements, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and multinationals influence global politics.

• Become a critical thinker with an in-depth understanding of the complex interplay of local and global forces

• Develop your analytical skills to examine and critically assess information

• Enjoy access to a wide range of internship opportunities thanks to our proximity and connections with national political organisations

• Boost your employability with an optional integrated professional training year or study abroad

• Study in a department with a strong international focus, approachable staff and close connections with practitioners in the policy world

• Gain knowledge and expertise for a career in politics, policy making, the civil service or government

• Lay the foundations for postgraduate study or research in international politics.

Year 1 Introduction to Political and Economic Data Analysis - Core module (15 credits) Studying Politics - Core module (15 credits) Myths and Mysteries in World Politics - Core module(15 credits) International Relations Theories - Core module (15 credits) Politics and Power in World History - Core module (15 credits) Emerging Powers in a Changing World - Core module (15 credits) Puzzles in Comparative Politics (15 credits) Introduction to Political Theory (15 credits) Year 2 Transnational Social Movements (15 credits) Advanced Theories of Global Politics - Core module (15 credits) States and Markets in the Era of Globalisation (15 credits) Security Studies: Conceptual Approaches (15 credits) Security Studies: Contemporary and Emerging Issues (15 credits) Foreign Policy Analysis : Theories and Issues (15 credits) Foreign Policy Analysis: Instruments and Practice (15 credits) Religion and Politics in the Age of Global Change (15 credits) Comparative Political Economy (15 credits) Advanced Topics in Comparative Politics (15 credits) Politics of the USA (15 credits) Comparative Asian Politics (15 credits) Analysing Political and Economic Data in the Real World (15 credits) Advanced Principles of Economics: Financial Markets and Corporate Systems (15 credits) Political Risk Analysis (15 credits) Political Psychology: Reason & Emotion in Politics (15 credits) Theories of International Political Economy (15 credits) Authoritarianism and Democracy in the 21st Century (15 credits) The Global Political Economy of Development (15 credits) Practical Politics (15 credits) Fifty Shades of Red – Russia in the Twentieth Century (15 credits) The American Century: The United States in the Twentieth Century (15 credits) Cultures of Benevolence: Philanthropy and Civil Society from 1601 to the Present (15 credits) The Making of Modern Japan (15 credits) India in the Eighteenth Century (15 credits) Slavery, Colonialism and Revolution in the Caribbean (15 Credits) New Media Challenges (15 credits) Understanding Social Change (15 credits) Contemporary Social Theory (15 credits) Sociology of Race and Racism (15 credits) Humanitarian Reporting (15 credits) Micro-Placement (15 credits) Language modules (15 credits) Year 3 Complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice, showcasing your knowledge and expertise. Choose five elective modules to tailor your final year to your personal and professional interests. Final Year Dissertation Project (45 credits) The Global Politics of Forced Migration (15 credits) Advanced Topics in International Political Economy (15 credits) Global Governance (15 credits) American Foreign Policy (15 credits) The Global Political Economy of Development (15 credits) Political Change in Europe (15 credits) Governance of the Global Economy (15 credits) Global Money and Finance (15 credits) Global Ethics: Power and Principle in World Politics (15 credits) The Theory and Practice of Conflict and Peace (15 credits) Technology, Money, Power (15 credits) Political Economy of Global Inequality (15 credits) Ethnicity and nationalism: Global Perpesctives (15 credits) Geopolitical Macroeconomy (15 credits) The Multinational Corporation: Governance, Politics and Ethics (15 credits) Sexuality and Gender in World Politics (15 credits) Radicals and Reformers: Left-wing Politics and Activism in Britain and the World since 1945 (15 credits) Revolution: Rebels and Riots in Modern History (15 credits) Comparative Empires in the Modern Era (15 credits) Genocide and the Holocaust in History and Memory (15 credits) Disruptive Divas. Riot Grrrls and Bad Sistas: A History of Women in Popular Music (15 credits) Poverty: What Counts? (15 credits) Global Migration Processes (15 credits) Reporting Business (15 credits) Reporting Conflict (15 credits) Micro-Placement (15 credits) Industry Projects (15 credits) Year Placement: Integrated Professional Training (15 credits) Language modules (15 credits)