Politics and International Relations [with Foundation Year] Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Study the workings of society and governments around the globe, including questions of power, justice, democracy, empire, security, revolution, activism, and identity.

Gain insights into change and continuity in national and global governance, how leaders and politicians have influenced such processes, and how the directions and decisions of political parties and institutions affect people’s lives.

You’ll explore the impact of individual leaders like Tony Blair and Vladimir Putin alongside the role of international organisations and alliances.

With a curriculum that stretches across Africa, Asia and Europe, you'll also look at wider issues of international conflict and world peace, consumption and trade, crime and terrorism, and media and communication.

Why ARU?

Gain important transferable skills for your career, including research and data analysis.

Take innovative assessments that include but also go beyond the traditional essay, like blogs, podcasts, presentations and letters.

Learn from expert tutors including historians, sociologists and political scientists.

Attend events with key political figures organised by our [Labour History Research Unit](https://www.aru.ac.uk/arts-humanities-education-and-social-sciences/humanities-and-social-sciences/research/labour-history-research-unit).

Study in Cambridge, with its impressive collection of museums, libraries, archives and political clubs.

Careers

Graduate equipped for a career in a political party, diplomacy and other areas of the civil service, or for international organisations.

Your use of data analysis and different sources from government documents to focus groups, as well as our innovative assessment methods, will all give you an impressive narrative to tell prospective employers.

You can also learn a language on our optional modules, boosting your employability internationally in areas such as UN conflict resolution and diplomacy.