International Relations, BA (Hons), with industry placement

This course will see you examine the global structures, forces and relationships that organise the contemporary world. You will study how states and other international actors operate, why they act in the way they do, and how they influence and control so many aspects of modern life. Studying a variety of interrelated issues, from nuclear weapons, to race, to climate change, this course provides you with analytical skills and nurtures the critical thinking necessary in the modern workplace. Teaching is informed by regionally aligned research strengths in the study of Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, the Indian subcontinent and Europe. It also features employability-enhancing workshops, talks and networking events from IR-related professionals, including our alumni. You can also actively take part in our student-led Parliament and student society.Modules include:• International Relations and Global History• UN and Global Governance• An Introduction to International Relations• Global Political Economy of Everyday Life