Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)

**Why study BA Politics & International Relations at Goldsmiths**<br/><br/>**This degree offers a distinctive approach that combines the study of politics and international relations, giving you a broad knowledge and experience of both disciplines.**<br/><br/><br/>- Youll be given a grounding in some of the major aspects of politics and international relations. Youll learn about international systems and global governance political theory, UK, European and US politics, international political economy and undertake area-based studies of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.<br/><br/><br/>- The Department of Politics and International Relations provides a lively interdisciplinary environment, specialising in the study of institutions and conflicts in a way that crosses boundaries between traditional understandings of political phenomena.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be able to choose from a wide range of module options that explore the aesthetics of terrorism, critical approaches to security, the politics of development, US politics and foreign policy, the geopolitics of the Middle East, and contemporary movements from the Arab Spring to ISIS. We offer a range of area-based modules covering the Middle East, China and East Asia, Africa and Latin America.<br/><br/><br/>- We have a lively events programme that attracts renowned speakers, meaning that youll have the opportunity to hear the latest political arguments, theories and ideas.<br/><br/><br/>- Our unique Work Placement module gives you the opportunity to gain work experience relevant to the degree and we also give you the opportunity to study abroad.<br/>

At Goldsmiths, they do things a little differently. <br/><br/>A friendly, close-knit community based in East London, Goldsmiths is university committed to encouraging intellectual curiosity. With a wide range of courses to choose from, there's still time to secure an award-winning education this summer! <br/><br/>Engage with stories of conflict across the world, from the Battles of Hastings and Stalingrad, to the Vietnam War and the Troubles, in BA History with Military History. Explore the relationship between economics and computing in BSc Economics with Data Science. And let your ambition take centre stage in BA Drama and Theatre Arts. <br/><br/>You'll also be studying in the best student city in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2025)! A 10 minute train from London Bridge and 15 minutes from Shoreditch, you've got all the excitement of the UK capital right on your doorstep.<br/><br/>So what are you waiting for? Click Call Now to speak to a Clearing advisor at Goldsmiths.