BA (Hons.) Politics and International Relations

The Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) programme at the University of Brighton is designed to broaden the understanding of relationships between nations and political systems and how power, conflict and cooperation shape the world we live in. The course offers students the opportunity to gain a global perspective by examining the complex and rapidly changing political and social landscapes.Course Content: The curriculum explores areas such as political theory, international development, global politics, conflict and war, human rights, activism, gender, race and identity. Year two and three modules allow students to specialise in areas of criminology, education, sociology and law. Key Modules: Core modules include Radical Politics, Observing the International, Global Inequalities and Development, and Approaches to Politics and International Relations. Optional modules range from Crime and Globalisation, Education for the Future, The Sociology of Culture and Communication to Law, Dispute Resolution and Access to Justice.Accreditations: The course holds Validation by the Society for Latin American StudiesFuture Careers: This programme prepares students for a wide variety of careers, from international organisations and charities to government, teaching and a range of business roles. The university’s career service helps students to enhance their employability and prepare for the choices and opportunities of life after graduation.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.