Why do international conflicts arise? Why are other parts of the world largely peaceful? What is the role of the United Nations and other international organisations? What is globalisation and how does it impact our daily lives? What are the prospects for international cooperation in addressing problems like global warming and environmental degradation? Based in the top politics department in the country, this course should interest you if you want to understand how the international system works, how decisions are made and how lines are drawn. Taking this course gives you a foundation in politics, while the study of international relations develops your research and critical analysis skills, teaching you methods of analysis and giving you awareness of the world system. This course explores many major areas of international relations, including: Conflict and security studies Comparative politics International political economy Political theory Politics of the Middle East BA International Relations (Including Year Abroad) - 4 Years BA International Relations (Including Placement Year) - 4 Years

Your degree is designed to develop many of the skills that are highly valued by employers. Studying politics involves thinking about puzzles and questions, collecting and analysing relevant evidence, and thinking critically about your own and others’ suggested answers. These skills of critical reflection, of data collection and analysis, and of drawing evidence together into clear conclusions, are at the heart of what employers call ‘competence-based recruitment’. You also develop a number of more practical skills: effective verbal and written communication (including presentation skills); using statistical techniques; working in teams and producing group projects; and time management skills in order to meet multiple deadlines.