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BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations is a undergraduate Political Science course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Political Science · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our Politics and International Relations BA is designed for students who see politics as a multilayered, interconnected system, who want to interrogate its fractures, and imagine its futures. Politics doesn’t stop at borders, and neither does this degree: you will explore everything from elections and political theory to global governance, international law, and the ethics of world politics. This degree will take you from Westminster to the world. The programme will expand your knowledge of political ideas, practices, and institutions, while exploring the challenges facing states and citizens under conditions of global uncertainty. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - An enhanced learning experience – our central London location means our teaching goes beyond the classroom and takes you to places such as the Houses of Parliament, government departments, international organisations, NGOs, exhibitions and museums. - A global outlook – We have a vibrant international community, bringing together students from 170 nationalities at Westminster. - A supportive community – we provide a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic environment with high student satisfaction. There are plenty of opportunities for community engagement, not least through our-award winning and student-led Democratic Education Network. - A focus on careers and employability – we have a range of opportunities embedded in the curriculum and partnerships with international organisations, including the United Nations. Our university is ranked No.1 in the UK for Work-Based Learning (Source: Forage UK University and Educator Awards, 2023). Campus: Regent, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): We take you out of the classroom to visit places such as the Houses of Parliament, government departments, international organisations, NGOs, and museums. You'll have the opportunity to do a work, study or volunteering placement, all of which provide valuable opportunities to enhance your employability. Graduate employers named on the course page: The Civil Service, Young European Federalist, Vision Critical, Sanrio Company, Civil Service, Bradford Council, HM Government, Houses of Parliament, Metropolitan Police, Student Union, Local authorities, Non-governmental organisations. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Doing Politics: Participation, Campaigning, and Change (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to Development: Understanding Global Inequalities (Year 1, Core)
• Introduction to International Relations (Year 1, Core)
• Sites and Spaces of International (dis)order (Year 1, Core)
• Thinking Politics: Concepts, Ideas and Ideologies (Year 1, Core)
• Democracy and Development in Asia and Africa (Year 1, Option)
• Feminist Political Thought (Year 1, Option)
• Governance and Institutions: From the Local to the Global (Year 1, Option)
• Labour and Migration in the World Economy (Year 1, Option)
• Mapping Global Change and Decolonial Futures (Year 2, Core)
• Political Research and Practice (Year 2, Core)
• The Politics of Inclusion / Exclusion (Year 2, Core)
• Theorising Politics and International Relations (Year 2, Core)
• British Politics: Crisis and Possibilities (Year 2, Option)
• Gender, Sexuality and Global Politics (Year 2, Option)
• Global Political Economy (Year 2, Option)
• Global Security (Year 2, Option)
• Governance in Europe (Year 2, Option)
• Humanitarian Intervention and International Relations (Year 2, Option)
• Rethinking Development and Sustainability (Year 2, Option)
• Dissertation (Year 3, Core)
• Justice, Ethics, and World Order(s) (Year 3, Core)
• Policy and Practice (Year 3, Core)
• American Power in a Multi-Polar World (Year 3, Option)
• Development Futures (Year 3, Option)
• Foreign Policy and Diplomacy in a Changing World (Year 3, Option)
• Governing Crisis (Year 3, Option)
• Politics and Development in the Middle East (Year 3, Option)
• Security, Secrecy and the State: The War on Terror and its Aftermath (Year 3, Option)
• The Politics of Protest: Social and Political Movements Today (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Campaigner
• Diplomat
• Political consultant
• Journalist
• Researcher