BSc Politics and International Relations
Entry requirements
A level: AAA or A*AB. IB: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Politics and International Relations, a politics and international relations degree centred on the study of political systems and global affairs. Students begin by covering foundational themes through Essential study skills in politics, Introduction to international relations, and Politics: key concepts and analysis. The second year advances methodologies via Qualitative and quantitative research methods alongside Comparative politics, while the third year involves a placement and study abroad. The final year concludes with a compulsory dissertation.
Modules
- Essential study skills in politics
- Global Britain? the UK's place in the world
- Introduction to international relations
- Politics: key concepts and analysis
- Solving puzzles about politics
- Comparative politics
- Peace, conflict and international security
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Thinking the world politically
- Placement
- Study abroad
- Dissertation