Politics and International Relations, BSc (Hons)

Embark on a transformative path with a BSc in Politics and International Relations at the University of Southampton, designed to empower you to positively influence society. The programme provides a solid foundation in political theory, comparative politics, and international relations, allowing specialisation in key areas such as globalisation, public policy, constitutional politics, democracy, and contemporary issues like migration, media influence, and the European Union's future. Through diverse optional modules, students develop essential skills in analytical thinking, critical analysis, and independent research, paving the way for careers in politics, international organisations, civil service, think tanks, advocacy groups, business, and journalism.The course builds a comprehensive understanding of global politics through modules like Understanding the Social World, Cinema and Political Theory, and Advanced Social Data Science. Assessment combines examinations and coursework, tailored to each module, with final degree classifications determined by performance in the second and third years. For detailed module information, visit the university's website.