BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations
Course Overview
This BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations degree offers a global perspective on political systems, exploring topics from the UK and Europe to North America and emerging global powers. You will develop the analytical skills to understand complex political problems, socio-cultural change, and international institutions. The program equips you with a deep understanding of the relationships between states and the roles of international organizations, NGOs, and multinational corporations.
Key Program Highlights
- Study at The Guardian's 'University of the Year' 2020, with Politics ranked 11th in the UK for research quality.
- Gain a global perspective with course content covering North America, South Asia, China, and other emerging powers.
- Join a highly stimulating program, with 95% of students reporting their course was intellectually engaging.
- Boost your career prospects; Aston Politics graduates earn £3,600 (13%) more than the UK average five years after graduation.
- Analyze the structure and purpose of key international bodies like the United Nations, WHO, and NATO.
Course Overview
This BSc (Hons) Politics with International Relations degree offers a global perspective on political systems, exploring topics from the UK and Europe to North America and emerging global powers. You will develop the analytical skills to understand complex political problems, socio-cultural change, and international institutions. The program equips you with a deep understanding of the relationships between states and the roles of international organizations, NGOs, and multinational corporations.
Key Program Highlights
- Study at The Guardian's 'University of the Year' 2020, with Politics ranked 11th in the UK for research quality.
- Gain a global perspective with course content covering North America, South Asia, China, and other emerging powers.
- Join a highly stimulating program, with 95% of students reporting their course was intellectually engaging.
- Boost your career prospects; Aston Politics graduates earn £3,600 (13%) more than the UK average five years after graduation.
- Analyze the structure and purpose of key international bodies like the United Nations, WHO, and NATO.
Requirements
Modules
- Introduction to Studying and Researching Politics
- Introduction to the Concepts and Methods of International Relations
- British Politics since 1990
- Introduction to the European Union
- The Making of the Modern World
- What’s Trending (Current Affairs in Politics and International Relations)
- Political Theories and Ideologies
- Comparative Government and Politics
- International Relations: Theories
- Critical Approaches to Security Studies
- Politics and Society of the Middle East
- West European Politics and Society
- North American Politics and Society
- East Asian Politics and Society
- South Asian Politics and Society
- Security Studies: Theories and Issues
- The Politics and Policies of the European Union
- Political Economy: Approaches, Concepts and Issues
- International Political Economy
- International Climate Politics
- Digital Methods for Social Science and the Humanities
- Integrated Placement Year
- Research Skills and Extended Dissertation (Politics or International Relations)
- African Politics: From the Colonial Period to the Present Day
- The American Presidency
- Chinese Politics and Society
- Writing and Reporting of Conflict and Violence
- EuroSim: Learning Negotiation through Simulation Games
- Gender and Politics
- Interest Groups and Lobbying
- Politics and Islam: Past and Present
- Politics of Development
- Religion and Politics in Contemporary Europe
- Sport and Politics
- Technology and Digital Politics
- Debates in Contemporary British Politics
- Political Parties
- Understanding Foreign Policy
