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About the course
Overview
- You will investigate and contextualise major events, current crises and global trends with a particular focus on security, international relations theory and foreign policy
- Our teaching is informed by the international challenges we face in the 21st Century, the latest think tank reports, policy texts and the core texts that have shaped the discipline
- Benefit from small-group, interactive teaching where you will be encouraged to debate the ideas and policies that are shaping the work around us.
- Tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions with our wide range of optional modules including Global Security, Foreign Policy Decision-Making, The Transformation of Politics in the Global Age, East Asian Regional Order, and The Politics of Global Capitalism
- We will equip you with skills that are highly sought after by employers or for further study around the world
Course content
We will equip you with the theoretical and empirical research tools needed to understand the forces that shape global politics.
Entry Requirements
We are looking for applicants with a 2:1 or above in any Social Sciences or Humanities subject. While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criteria, if you have a high 2:2 or equivalent, are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.
Applicants are also required to meet our English language requirements. Please see our website for details.
Fees
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