International Politics and Law, BA (Hons)

OverviewOur course gives you the tools, insight and hands-on experience to succeed in the diverse and dynamic field of international politics.Why study international politics and law with usInternational politics has never been so relevant to our daily lives, which means that our BA in International Politics and Law will open up opportunities in all areas of this diverse and dynamic field, from public service, and international relations to regional organisations, NGOs, diplomacy, the media, and everything in between.Combining political theory and international relations with legal perspectives, you’ll develop your legal skills, enhance your critical and analytical thinking, and learn the political concepts and analytical tools that will help you advance your career in the increasingly complex field of global politics, international law and governance. You’ll study the key aspects of law and enhance your knowledge of European and Middle Eastern geopolitics, international political economy, migration and human rights.You'll be taught by people who are actively engaged in NGOs, International and European Organisations, as well as think tanks. You will study with a diverse cohort and benefit from small group teaching with opportunities for students to have maximum engagement with staff. Our course offers active role play based learning, including an interactive UN role play event addressing the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goal. Your tutors work with Parliament on policy issues, the UN on sustainability, in the middle-east on conflict and post-conflict issues and a host of other important issues and policies.Build your political and legal skills with hands-on experienceYou’ll be part of one of the most culturally and socially diverse universities in the UK, exposing you to a wide range of new experiences and points of view. You'll benefit from a wide range of module options to choose from in years 2 and 3, and gain transferable skills through the variety assessment methods. You'll also get plenty of support from academic staff who are actively engaged in cutting edge research and advanced political study.In your final year, you'll have opportunities to develop your skills through assessed work placement. Whether you want to focus on a politics degree or explore international relations, economics or law, you’ll have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of specialist courses that will help shape your future career aspirations. .You’ll gain transferable skills through experiential learning and direct participation in real-world political activities. Many of the modules are run with a focus on case studies so you can gain experience through studying real-life cases.Get the support you need to succeedYou’ll also get the support you need to succeed. From your Student Learning Assistants to your Graduate Academic Assistant, each one has studied your subject and will provide the support you need based on their own experience. If you need a little help with writing, numeracy or library skills, our Learning Enhancement team can help you with that too.