Politics & International Relations BA

<strong>Think innovatively and drive positive change globally. With a hands-on approach, this course offers real-world experience in politics and international relations.</strong><br/><br/>In an era of global change, the need to understand politics and international relations has never been more urgent. Step into the shoes of change-makers, gaining the insight and skills to help shape change.<br/><br/><strong>Global Politics:</strong> explore the complexities of the global stage: why our world remains divided into nation-states, how domestic politics and international dynamics interact, and the forces that inform key political decisions.<br/><strong>Power:</strong> discover how power shapes societies within borders and influences relationships between them, learning to decode the campaigns, elections, protest movements and political ideologies that define our world today.<br/><strong>Project-based learning:</strong> work on complex problems, create tangible solutions and develop essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication. Your assessments are project-based and are designed to reflect the careers of politics and international relations graduates.<br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/><strong>Applied learning:</strong> apply theories and ideas to role-play simulations and real-world policy challenges that put you in the position of policymakers.<br/><strong>Academic community:</strong> work closely with our teaching staff who provide a welcoming learning community.<br/><strong>Critical thinking:</strong> in an age of information and disinformation overload, studying politics and international relations helps you to develop the vital skills of critical judgement, analysis of evidence, informed decision-making and skilful and precise use of language.<br/><strong>Innovative assessment:</strong> build a broad portfolio throughout your studies, from writing op-eds and policy papers to producing short documentary films and other industry-relevant material.<br/><strong>Global curriculum</strong>: study the politics and international relations of the Americas, South and East Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.<br/><br/>Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference. <br/><br/>Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.<br/><br/>They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.