BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations at York St John University

Explore the global political landscape and confront urgent international concerns by studying Politics and International Relations. In an increasingly globalised world, politics and international relations tackle pressing contemporary issues such as state power, international security, human rights and global justice. This degree will give you both employable skills and valuable, relevant knowledge about global politics.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Foundations of Politics and International Relations; Understanding World Politics; Sustainable Development and the Global South; International Security; International Relations: Theory and Practice; Democracies; Political Analysis: Theory and Method; Practical Politics. Optional modules include British Politics: Continuity and Change; Area Studies; Theorising Culture War: Media, Hegemony, Ideology; Gender, Security and Conflict; .

Career pathways

This degree could lead you to a career directly related to Politics, such as working in local government or the Civil Service, or it could take you in a completely different direction, using the many transferrable skills you will develop. These include problem solving, developing arguments, analysing and evaluating information, collaboration, independent working, communication and more. Example roles include Local government.

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