International Relations BA at Royal Holloway, University of London

BA International Relations covers themes such as war and security, diplomacy and development, globalisation and global power relations, communication and resistance, and international political economy. As you progress through the degree, the flexible nature of the course allows you to specialise in those aspects of international relations that most interest you.

Department: Politics and International Relations  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Politics and Government, Classic and Contemporary Readings in Politics and International Relations, Researching Politics and International Relations: Methods, Techniques and Analysis; Year 2: International Relations Theory, Researching Politics and International Relations: Analysis, Design and Practice; Year 3: Politics and/or International Relations Dissertation. Optional modules: Year 2: International Political Economy, War and Security in World Politics, Introduction to Political Communication, Democracy in Britain, Contemporary Political Theory and others; Year 3: European Union Public Policy, European Union Foreign Policy, Politics in Action: The Politics and International Relations Experience Placement, US Foreign Policy - History, The Politics of Africa and others.

Career pathways

Studying in the department you will learn to approach problems in a rigorous, analytical and critical way and to communicate clearly and concisely in speech and writing, all transferable skills that will enable you to work across a variety of exciting roles in the public, corporate and charity sectors.

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