Politics and International Relations with Employment Experience, BSc (Hons)

You’ll gain a sound knowledge of the four principle areas of study: political thought, international relations, comparative government and public policyOur flexible programme, with a wide range of optional modules, means you can tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitionsGet involved with the Politics student society, meet likeminded people, attend socials, and hear from guest speakersIn a time of constant global change your understanding of complex political and cultural issues will be highly relevant to careers in both the public and private sectorsGain a solid grounding in international issues with the opportunity to specialise in a particular region or special subject – for example, transnational crime or globalisationYou’ll learn how to analyse, interpret and evaluate world political events using a range of concepts, approaches and theoriesEnhance your degree by joining our active Politics Society, getting involved with Model EU and Model UN and taking part in student/staff co-organised eventsOur small class sizes allow you to actively discuss and debate your ideas and work closely with academic staffOur strong focus on career-related experience and skills will help you achieve your future career aspirationsOur four-year ‘with Employment Experience’ degree, offers you the possibility of spending your third year carrying out a graduate-level work placement or placements within the UK as part of your degree.Why choose to include Employment Experience?Undertaking graduate-level work during your degree unlocks a world of experience that allows you to develop essential employability and interpersonal skills that relate to your degree and future career. A work placement will dramatically boost your confidence, enhance your CV and develop graduate level skills and competencies that employers are looking for.