B.Sc. International Relations and Politics
Bachelor's degree
In Cardiff
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Cardiff (Wales)
This programme focuses on the interaction of states, international alliances, non-governmental organisations and multinational companies in an increasingly globalised world. You will have the opportunity to study major issues in global politics, such as the politics of international security and the role of human rights in the world today. You will learn how to analyse the behaviour of key international actors and how they address some of the biggest challenges facing todays world.
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Subjects
- Politics
- International
- IT Security
- Security
- International Relations
- Global
Course programme
We offer six Politics modules in Year 1. Four of these are compulsory:
- Introduction to Government
- Introduction to European Integration
- Introduction to Political Thought
- Introduction to International Relations
The other two are available as options:
- Introduction to Political Science
- Introduction to Globalisation
Alternatively, you can choose option modules from other academic subjects, such as History and Philosophy. This gives you the opportunity to pursue existing academic interests or explore new areas.
Year 2You take six Politics modules. Note that the list of modules below are indicative only and that modules may vary from year to year.
- British Politics since 1945
- Influencing Public Policy
- Theory and Practice in Comparative Politics
- Politics and Policies of the EU
- Democracy in Crisis?
- International Security - Concepts and Issues
- International Law in a Changing World
- Global Justice
- Justice and Politics: Contemporary Political Theory
- Political Thought from Marx to Nietzsche
- Conducting Political Research
- O'r Groegiaid i Gymru: Athroniaeth Wleidyddol
- Credoau'r Cymry: Athroniaeth ac Athrawiaeth Gymraeg o'r Safbwynt Rhyngwladol
In your final year you get the opportunity to choose from a further set of modules, including the option of doing a dissertation.
- Modern Welsh Politics
- Managing a difficult democracy
- Personality and power
- Elections in the UK
- Global Climate Politics
- Parliamentary Studies Module
- Justice and the Politics of International Law
- Conflict, Security and Development
- EU Security
- The European Mind in the 20th Century
- May 68. Marking Changes in European Politics and Culture
- Politics Dissertation
- International Relations Dissertation
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B.Sc. International Relations and Politics