BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations at Aston University

Studying BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations at Aston University will equip you with a profound understanding of global politics and international dynamics, fostering critical thinking and practical skills. You will have the opportunity to explore major political topics going beyond the UK and Europe, covering Asia, the Middle East and North America. You will not only study the traditional subjects of the discipline, including democracy, government, political economy or security, but also have the chance to investigate exciting topics such as gender, development, climate change, sports or technology.

Faculty: College of Business and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 or 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Learning and Working in a Digital World, Fundamentals of Communication, Ideas that Shape Society, Understanding International Relations, Investigating Society and Culture, The Making of the Modern World and others. Second year core modules: Political Theories and Ideologies, Theories and Issues in International Relations, British Politics in Comparative Perspective, Global Security Studies. Placement year core modules: Integrated Placement Year.

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £33,200 three years after graduating (Politics, Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025).

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