International Politics Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

This degree enables you to understand global issues and actors in a time of fast-moving political and social change.

You will engage with important theoretical debates, exploring global political systems and how they are engaged in policy-making on issues like security, migration and social justice.

You will study diplomatic international relations between governments, as well as learn how intergovernmental organisations, transnational movements, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), international and multinational companies influence global politics.

You will benefit from this degree in the following ways:

* Become a critical thinker with an in-depth understanding of the complex interplay of local and global forces

* Develop your analytical skills to examine and critically assess information

* Enjoy access to a wide range of internship opportunities thanks to our proximity and connections with national and international political organisations

* Boost your employability with an optional integrated professional training year or study abroad

* Study in a department with a strong international focus, approachable staff and close connections with practitioners in the policy world

* Gain knowledge and expertise for a career in politics, policy making, the Civil Service or government

* Lay the foundations for postgraduate study or research in international politics.