BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics

The International Relations and Politics BA (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University is a dynamic course that offers an in-depth understanding of international politics and the global system. The course aims to equip students with key knowledge and skills to analyse the complex phenomena of the contemporary world, fostering critical thinking and informed debates about public policy, foreign affairs, and political theory.Course Content: The course work combines traditional lectures with other teaching methods such as group work, presentations and debates. The first year of study starts with broad concepts of politics and international relations, progressing towards concepts of public policy and policy-making in year two. The final year provides students with opportunities to specialize in their areas of interest, involving a dissertation on a topic of their choice. Key Modules: Topics of study include British Politics, Global Politics, Public Policy and Management, International Security, and European Integration among others. Accreditations: While no specific accreditations are mentioned, the course is taught by staff who are experts in their field, ensuring high-quality content and teaching methods.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can go on to have careers in civil service, European and international institutions, non-governmental organizations, political research, journalism, PR and marketing, human resources, and teaching. There are also opportunities to extend academic studies with postgraduate courses.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.