Politics and International Relations
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This BSc Politics and International Relations degree includes the study of traditional disciplines of political theory and comparative politics. You’ll develop a grounding in the theory and practice of global politics. This will give you an in-depth understanding of the contemporary political world.
You’ll learn the theory of politics and then specialise in areas of current political importance. These include globalisation, public policy, constitutional politics, security studies and migration. You’ll study current problems and explore how to address them.
In this course, you can:
- study political theory, global politics, public policy, and political analysis
- examine the conventional wisdom about international relations and gain a more critical understanding of this important field
- learn from hands-on activities such as public engagement and field trips to Whitehall and Westminster
- learn about foreign and security policies of key states such as the USA, and principal institutions such as the UN and the World Trade Organisation (WTO)
- choose from a wide array of topics through optional modules, including political topics relating to the UK, the EU or the US, and modules in criminology, economics or ethics
A BSc Politics and International Relations degree from the University of Southampton will:
- develop your critical thinking skills
- hone your analytical capacity
- train you in a range of research skills that are highly valued by employers
You’ll develop transferable skills such as:
- effective oral and written communication
- problem solving
- data analysis
This degree gives excellent training for a range of careers, including roles in:
- the civil service and international organisations
- NGOs, advocacy and lobby groups
- political campaigning
- journalism
- a broad range of business sectors
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Applicants who have completed the High School Diploma but do not have the relevant subject tests to apply to one of our Science or Engineering programmes may be eligible to apply to our Foundation programme.
UK students pay €10,850.
Admissions Requirements
High School Diploma with three AP tests at scores of 544 OR Three SAT subject tests at scores of 700, 650, 650 or a combination of the two. GPA of 3.0 or better is required!
We can also consider excellent grades in Honors or College-level classes or ACT or SAT scores in lieu of AP or SAT subject tests on a case-by-case basis.
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Southampton
United Kingdom
- 3 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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