Program Overview

This degree is for students who want to explore contemporary global issues and politics. You will deepen your understanding of the rapid social and political changes affecting the world. You’ll also develop strong analytical skills through our thought-provoking, forward-thinking curriculum. This degree enables you to understand global issues and actors in a time of fast-moving political and social change.You will engage with important theoretical debates, exploring global political systems and how they are engaged in policy-making on issues like security, migration and social justice.You will study diplomatic relations between governments, as well as learning how intergovernmental organisations, transnational movements, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and multinationals influence global politics.- Become a critical thinker with an in-depth understanding of the complex interplay of local and global forces- Develop your analytical skills to examine and critically assess information- Enjoy access to a wide range of internship opportunities thanks to our proximity and connections with national political organisations- Boost your employability with an optional integrated professional training year or study abroad- Study in a department with a strong international focus, approachable staff and close connections with practitioners in the policy world- Gain knowledge and expertise for a career in politics, policy making, the civil service or government- Lay the foundations for postgraduate study or research in international politics.