Politics and International Relations, BSc (Hons)

Bristol boasts a strong reputation for excellence in teaching and research within politics and international relations, providing students with an intellectually stimulating and enriching programme. The course explores the politics of nations, governments, and the dynamics between states, communities, and individuals, beginning with four mandatory units in the first year to build a solid foundation. As the programme advances, students gain more flexibility in unit selection, culminating in a diverse array of final-year options drawn from faculty expertise, including topics like political theory, international relations, political economy, UK and US politics, gender, security, and conflict.Throughout the course, compulsory units in the first and second years develop essential skills for a final-year dissertation, supported by a dedicated academic supervisor for personalised research guidance. Integrated skills training ensures graduates acquire transferable abilities to advance their career aspirations, while joining a dynamic academic community that offers workshops, guest lectures, reading groups, social events, and backing for related student societies.