BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations at University of Surrey

Global politics is increasingly interconnected. Our Politics and International Relations degree focuses on how local, national, and international politics interact. What is the role of foreign wars in driving political movements at home?

Department: Politics and International Relations  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027 (UCAS L204)  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations, you’ll receive a grounding in both these disciplines, and come to understand the relationship between them. You’ll examine questions of global significance, develop an understanding of the theories and concepts used to understand global politics, and explore the interplay of national and international dynamics. We’ll show you how decisions are made – from government institutions to civil society – so you can learn how political views are shaped and changed. Year 1 core modules include Debates in British Politics, Politics of Crisis, Introduction to Politics, Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Political Theory and Ideology, Approaches to Research, International Organisations, Research Methods.

Career pathways

The skills developed on our courses are highly transferable. This means that regardless of what career you choose to embark on, doorways will be opened with your excellent range of highly sought core skills including critical thinking, analytical writing, research methods and an excellent capacity for communication across platforms and audiences.

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