Course summary

This degree provides the analytical skills, and theoretical and methodological tools that will help you address the key questions that are central to understanding politics today. You will learn to look beyond borders to develop an international understanding of politics in today’s increasingly interconnected world, understanding the central issues and trends that characterise twenty-first century politics. Why are some countries becoming democratic while democracy is failing in others? How is political power distributed in different societies around the world? How has globalisation reshaped state and market institutions in different countries?

• Develop strong analytical skills, learning how to compare political phenomena taking place in different countries to improve your knowledge of contemporary politics

• Broaden your regional and country-level expertise with a range of modules on the politics of emerging powers

• Secure a micro-placement and work on a research project of your interest at a politics related field such as an NGO, a think tank, the house of commons, a political risk consultancy, the civil service or public affairs lobbying

• Benefit from our location within a department with a strong international focus, and our exciting opportunities for work placement and studying abroad.