The BA (Hons) International Politics blends together political theory with international relations and is taught by academics with a wide range of outstanding practical experience and research credentials. This programme allows students to gain insight into current affairs, political systems, institutions, and political decision-making within an international context. The programme offers the opportunity for students to complete a work placement, so you can blend real-life practice with theory and gain invaluable work experience. During the programme you will learn alongside a global cohort of students and our academic team offers a supportive learning environment, helping you to achieve excellent academic results. Students will be primarily assessed through coursework and exams. Additionally, students will enhance their research skills, and will have the opportunity to develop specialist in-depth understanding of a topic of the student’s particular interest in a final year dissertation.

Students will be prepared to develop careers with international organizations, global businesses, government and other public sectors, non-profit organizations with a global focus or reach, the diplomatic service, charities and humanitarian agencies, environmental agencies, policy and research think tanks, civil service, universities and colleges, manufacturing and commercial companies, law firms, legal advisors, publishing companies and media employers. Additional work opportunities include: foreign affairs analyst, political analyst, import/export coordinator, international relations officer, intelligence research specialist, international relations administrator, legislative correspondent. The programme offers an excellent opportunity to have an experiential learning experience in a work place environment through our ongoing relationships with organizations and businesses (recent student placements have included Embassies, MSF, Institute for Near East Gulf Military Analysis, UNHCR, International Finance organizations, business consultancy firms, event management companies, UAE Red Crescent). This program also provides students with the preparatory knowledge and skills to successfully pursue post-graduate educational programs in Social Science, Politics, International Relations, Law, Public Affairs and Government.