BSc Politics with International Relations

Politics and International Relations – two closely related disciplines – are combined in this popular, single honours political science degree. The programme explores politics and international relations in British, European and global settings and examines theories about the nature of politics and international relations from the ancient to the modern world. You will explore the complex relationship between ethics and international action via co-operation or conflict. The history and present day functionality of the European Union and policy-making at international, national and regional levels is also explored.

To prepare our graduates for careers in a global environment, there is a practical element of language learning via a module in Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Spanish, Japanese or Portuguese.

The placement year is an optional feature of the programme and is designed to give you real life experience and to act as a springboard to your future career.

Sample module options: The modules below are indicative only. When an offer is made, students will receive a detailed programme specification which forms part of our terms and conditions.

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Year 1 Core modules:
Information Skills     LP1012 
Europe and the Making of the Modern World     LP1016  
Introduction to Politics     LP1019
British Politics since 1945     LP1020
Introduction to International Relations    LP1021
Introduction to the European Union     LP1065
University Wide Language Programme


Year 2 Core modules:
Research Methods in Political and Social Science     LP2006 
Institutions and Policies of the European Union     LP2020
History of Political Thought     LP2001
Comparative Government and Politics     LP2007
International Relations: Theories and Issues    LP2014

Choose 40 credits from the following optional modules:
Security Studies in a Changing World     LP2021
Introduction to Political Economy     LP 2022
University Wide Language Programme


Year 3

Optional Placement

Final Year Core:
Extended Politics/International Relations Dissertation     LP3006

Choice totalling 80 credits from the following:
The International Relations of East Asia     LP3015 
Religion and Politics of Contemporary Europe LP3016
Political Communication     LP3018 
The American Presidency     LP3019 
Nationalism & Political Power     LP3020 
Political Parties and Party Systems     LP3024 
Conflict and Politics in Contemporary Balkans     LP3025 
Contemporary Conflict     LP3028 
Diplomacy and Soft Power    LP3029
The Far Right in Europe     LP3030 
The Challenges of Climate Change    LY3031
Understanding Foreign Policy    LP3033
Northeast Asia: From Conflict to Cooperation    LP3034
Gender and Politics    LP3035
Interest groups and lobbying    LP3036
Regions and Regionalism in Europe     LP3412 
Contemporary Political Theory     LP3416 
Political Leaders: Case Studies and Comparative Perspectives     LP3415