International Relations and Politics BA (Hons)

**Why study International Relations and Politics at Liverpool John Moores University?**<br/>- Develop your own political voices and choose how to actively engage with world affairs<br/><br/><br/>- Hear from experts and practitioners in the field of International Relations<br/><br/><br/>- The option to study abroad for either a semester or a year with one of our overseas partners<br/><br/><br/>- The option to do a year-long work placement in an international-related organisation<br/><br/><br/>- Participate in field trips to visit and understand the complex workings of institutions and think tanks<br/><br/><br/>- Join a highly motivated and research active academic community<br/><br/><br/>- Attend the Perspectives in IR research seminar series<br/><br/><br/>**About your course**<br/>This innovative degree will provide a grounding in international relations theory while examining in-depth issues of enduring international significance. By examining the challenges the world faces today, we will encourage you to develop your own opinions and actively engage in politics.<br/><br/>The degree takes an expanded definition of International Relations and covers a range of subjects from economics, politics, law and culture to examining the actions of international organisations, nation-states and non-state actors. It provides you with an essential grounding in international relations theory and a range of specialist modules, which examine in-depth issues of enduring international significance, such as conflict, state-building, and the role of multilateral organisations.<br/><br/>To develop your knowledge and interest in the varying topics and roles that people do, we will hold and attend regular events and workshops with practitioners and experts.