BSc(Hons) Politics and International Studies with Criminology

The Politics and International Studies with Criminology course offered by Ulster University is a comprehensive programme that provides students with the analytical tools to explore and understand the complexities of the global political landscape and the field of criminology. The course aids the development of theoretical and practical expertise amidst a vast range of subjects including political theory, international relations, criminological theory, criminal justice, and research methods.Course Content: The course is a blend of compulsory and optional modules designed to build students' knowledge in politics, international studies and criminology. The course begins with a focus on global, national and local issues, from terrorism to environmental politics, before moving on to more specialist areas in politics, international studies, and criminology. Teaching methods involve lectures, seminars, student presentations, guest speakers, and field trips. Key Modules: Radiating across three levels, the course contents include Understanding Politics, International Relations and Global Security, Political Ideologies, Criminological Theory, Criminal Justice, and Research Methods. Optional modules can be chosen from a suite that includes Global Terrorism, Gender and Politics, Comparative Politics, Victimology, Sexualities and Society, and more.Future Careers: The course provides solid groundwork for careers in a wide array of sectors. Graduates from this course can find opportunities in government and politics, media and journalism, non-governmental organisations, international organisations, education, and research. Furthermore, the knowledge of criminology can open doors to careers in policing, prison services and probation work.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.