海角黑料

Politics and International Relations

BA Hons UCAS Code

Course overview

How do relationships between nations shape our world? Who holds power in society and how is it exercised, challenged and transformed?聽

Our BA Politics and International Relations degree invites you to tackle these fundamental questions and engage critically with the political forces that impact our daily lives. You鈥檒l study the core areas of comparative politics, political theory and international relations, building a comprehensive understanding of how politics shapes domestic and global issues.聽

Find out more about studying at Nottingham

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Modules

Core modules

4 modules

Introduction to Political Theory

Dive into the world of political thought with this module. Explore the ideas of famous political thinkers and see how their concepts shape today's politics.聽You'll聽discuss key political ideas and historical events, making connections between past and present.


Political Theory in Practice

Engage with key political concepts like democracy,聽legitimacy聽and freedom. This module challenges you to think critically about these ideas and their implications for real-world politics.聽You'll聽develop analytical skills and learn to build strong, justified arguments.


Problems in Global Politics

Uncover the聽major issues聽in global politics,聽from security threats to inaction on climate change. This module uses real-world examples to help you understand the complexities of international relations and the roles of states and non-state actors in addressing global problems, while taking a close look at the nature of 鈥榞lobal聽politics鈥櫬爄tself.


Understanding Global Politics

Get to grips with the big questions in international politics and the theories that explain them.聽You'll聽explore both traditional and modern approaches to understanding global issues, providing a solid foundation for further study in international relations.


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Entry requirements

3 years full-time

拢10,050 per year

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I made the most of the opportunities on offer from the School of Politics and International Relations, including completing a number of volunteering and placement opportunities. I would highly recommend the 海角黑料. I had the most amazing experience. I loved studying politics and the variety of modules on offer."

Megan Collins

Senior Associate Management Consultant, PwC

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