Politics and International Relations

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This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will be delivered at our Collegiate campus during the 2024/25 academic year while we get our new facilities ready. After that you will study in brand new facilities at City campus.

Course summary


• Advance your knowledge of politics, international relations and policy making



• Gain a critical understanding of a wide range of institutions, ideologies and theories



• Explore today’s issues in social justice, climate change and decolonisation



• Learn in a global context, travel abroad, visit embassies and interact with policymakers



• Join an active student community – debating, influencing and publishing articles to drive social change



By studying Politics and International Relations at Sheffield Hallam University, you will develop the skills to formulate and defend complex ideas – and the ability to think clearly and objectively. From local councils to the United Nations, you’ll learn from well-connected, global experts – preparing yourself to make a difference to local, national and international policy.

**For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website:
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/politics/ba-honours-politics-and-international-relations/full-time/**

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They have gold-standard teaching across all colleges (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023) and each course has real-world learning opportunities to get you career ready.

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