Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Politics and International Relations (L290)

Program Description

On this degree you will examine major contemporary political and international affairs such as Brexit, the rise of China and other great power rivalries, the changing role of the UN, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The course has the flexibility for you to explore your specific interests too – you might want to explore anarchism, international political economy, political research methods, or human rights and humanitarian intervention. You will develop skills in negotiation, critical analysis and debate which will be vital if you are keen to pursue a career in politics, the civil service, diplomacy or foreign affairs. The Politics in Practice module provides opportunities to participate in community activism and the non-profit sector in Brighton.

You’ll be joining a community of courses which reflect Brighton’s forward-thinking politics, with opportunities to address issues of racial and gendered inequalities, climate change, and legacies of empire and colonialism. As well as learning from a team of expert lecturers, you will benefit from hearing from visiting national and international speakers.