BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations at Anglia Ruskin University

Study the workings of society and governments around the globe, including questions of power, justice, democracy, empire, security, revolution, activism, and identity. Gain insights into change and continuity in national and global governance, how leaders and politicians have influenced such processes, and how the directions and decisions of political parties and institutions affect people’s lives. You’ll explore the impact of individual leaders like Tony Blair and Vladimir Putin alongside the role of international organisations and alliances.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Learn about the interlocking institutions that constitute politics, and explore ideological constructs that underpin political change. You’ll also get to grips with digital methods, learning valuable skills in the digital humanities. Year 1: Introduction to Politics and International Relations, Global Affairs, A History of Now, Political Thought. Year 2: From World War to Cold War, Give Peace a Chance: Fundamental Issues and Perspectives on Contemporary International Relations, Researching Society and Culture, Ruskin Module; options include The United States in the 20th Century, Intoxicants and Intoxication, The British Empire 1783-1919, International Human Rights. Year 3: Undergraduate Major Project, Hitler to the Hashtag: Political Communication in Peace and War, From Theory to Practice International Relations in the 21st Century, A Global History of Government and Society, 1945-1999, Research Communication; options include Gender and Sexuality in Britain: 1880-2000, Race, Racism and Ethnic Identity, From Communism to Consumerism: Russia since 1917, Global Feminisms.

Career pathways

Graduate equipped for a career in a political party, diplomacy and other areas of the civil service, or for international organisations. Your use of data analysis and different sources from government documents to focus groups, as well as our innovative assessment methods, will all give you an impressive narrative to tell prospective employers.

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