BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Politics and International Relations at the University of Northampton challenges students to engage with issues on the global and national stage. The course blends the study of global institutions and international diplomacy with the analysis of national politics, rendering students the skills required to understand and navigate the political landscape.Course Content: The program spreads over three years of study, with each year incrementally building upon the knowledge gained in the previous year. The first year familiarises students with the basic concepts and theories of international relations and comparative politics. In the second year, students delve into more complex themes such as political ideologies, global governance, and international organisations. The third year consolidates the knowledge gained, allowing students to hone their analytical skills through independent research projects and the exploration of contemporary international issues.Key Modules: Some notable modules across the three years include 'Introduction to Comparative Politics', 'Political Ideologies', 'Global Governance', 'International Organisations', 'Conflict, Co-operation and Security', 'Diplomacy and Foreign Policy', and 'Politics of International Development'.Future Careers: Graduates from this course may go on to work in diverse sectors such as local and national government, international organisations, the voluntary sector or business. The transferable skills gained from the course such as project management, analytical thinking, and communication are adaptable across a wide variety of careers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.