Politics and International Relations (Including Placement Year)

About this course

Discover how governments and global systems shape the world. Build analytical skills in data, research, & politics, with placement & study abroad options. The BSc Politics and International Relations is a three-year degree, with an optional extra year for a placement or study abroad. You’ll explore the political systems, global dynamics and research approaches that shape international and domestic life - from institutions and decision-making to power, conflict and cooperation. Through critical theory, case studies and applied analytical work, you’ll build the insight and practical skills to interpret data, understand complex political and international issues, and engage confidently with real-world policy and political decision-making. The BSc Politics and International Relations trains you to analyse the forces shaping global power and governance. You’ll study foreign affairs, public po

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