BA Politics & International Relations

The Politics and International Relations undergraduate course offered by the University of Birmingham provides students with a profound understanding of global political systems and international relations. This BA degree combines theoretical perspectives with real-world cases to enable students to comprehend contemporary global politics deeply.Course Content: Students will explore a variety of topics over the course of three years, such as political theory, international relations theory, political economy, the government and politics of the United States, War and the conflict resolution, democracy and democratization, and contemporary world politics.Key Modules: Some of the core modules students will encounter include Politics as a Vocation, Comparative European Politics, Theorising International Politics, Comparative European Politics, Politics as a Vocation and Introduction to Political Economy.Accreditations: While the course does not mention specific accreditations, they assure high teaching standards as the university is a part of the Russell Group, which represents 24 leading UK universities.Future Careers: Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared for varied career paths such as Public Services, NGOs, diplomacy, international organisations, journalism, teaching, academia, and business or commercial analysis. The course provides students with key skills such as analytical thinking, argumentation and negotiation, leadership and project management, which are highly valued by employers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.