Politics & International Studies, BSc (Hons)

Our Politics and International Studies degree offers a comprehensive understanding of contemporary political analysis, strong training in social research methods, the ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world issues, and an appreciation of the complexity and diversity of societal political problems. It prepares graduates for diverse careers in the statutory, voluntary, and private sectors.The curriculum is rooted in the research and scholarship of our staff, encouraging students to develop research literacy and explore key questions driving global political change. The course has been praised for its well-structured and relevant content, supported by staff achievements in international publications, policy impacts, and securing funding from prestigious sources like the Economic and Social Research Council. This research directly informs teaching, fostering greater awareness and literacy among students.

The course has been commended in internal and external review for its well-structured and relevant curriculum, which is underpinned by the original research and scholarship undertaken by staff teaching on the course. Our research has a well-established record of impressive achievements through:- first, the authorship of books and articles of acknowledged international excellence, second, demonstrable practical impacts on the policy-making process, and, third, winning against strong competition the support of prestigious sources of external funding including the Economic and Social Research Council, the Leverhulme Trust and the British Academy. Our research influences our teaching through the content of the curriculum, and through developing research awareness and literacy among our students.