Program Overview

School of Law & Governance

Undergraduate Programs

BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics

• Overview: This dynamic and interdisciplinary program explores the political forces shaping the contemporary world. It emphasizes understanding today's major international challenges and builds analytical, research, and policy skills.
• Content:
  • Year 1:
    • Core Modules:
      • Historical Methods and Sources
      • Empires, Migrants and Mobility
      • Journalism in Society
      • Studying Culture and Society
      • Theory and Practice of Politics
      • Introduction to World Politics
  • Year 2:
    • Core Modules:
      • Effecting and Negotiating Change
      • Theories of International Relations
      • Researching Politics
      • Environmental Politics
    • Optional Modules:
      • Continuity and Change in Contemporary Britain
      • The Cold War: Global Conflict, Culture and Diplomacy, 1945–1991
      • Celebrity Media and Culture
  • Year 3:
    • Core Modules:
      • Independent Study in International Relations and Politics
    • Optional Modules:
      • India, Empire, Diaspora: Identity, Violence and Memory Across the Twentieth Century
      • Rise of the Dragon? China and the World Since 1793
      • International Security
      • Economy and Environment
      • Data Science and Data Journalism
      • Dissent, Activism and Equity

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school graduation, with a good command of English and a keen interest in international politics.
• Required English proficiency: equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (B2 level). Candidates without a certificate will take the College's English placement test.
• Advanced entry may be possible for current university students through credit recognition.

Degree Recognition

• The degree is recognized in Greece as equivalent to degrees awarded by Greek state universities, requiring an application for professional equivalence at the Ministry of Education.

Postgraduate Opportunities

• Graduates can pursue advanced studies in areas such as International Relations, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Security Studies, and European Law.

Career Prospects

Graduates may find career opportunities in:

• Diplomacy
• International Organizations
• Public Administration
• NGOs
• Policy Analysis
• Journalism
• Political Communication

Skills Developed

• Critical analysis
• Data interpretation
• Negotiation
• Teamwork
• Strategic communication

With a focus on applying theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges, this program equips graduates for informed participation in both political and civil society.