Politics & International Relations BA

<strong>Think innovatively and drive positive change globally. With a hands-on approach, this course offers real-world experience in politics and international relations.</strong><br/><br/>In an era of global change, the need to understand politics and international relations has never been more urgent. Step into the shoes of change-makers, gaining the insight and skills to help shape change.<br/><br/><strong>Global Politics:</strong> explore the complexities of the global stage: why our world remains divided into nation-states, how domestic politics and international dynamics interact, and the forces that inform key political decisions.<br/><strong>Power:</strong> discover how power shapes societies within borders and influences relationships between them, learning to decode the campaigns, elections, protest movements and political ideologies that define our world today.<br/><strong>Project-based learning:</strong> work on complex problems, create tangible solutions and develop essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and communication. Your assessments are project-based and are designed to reflect the careers of politics and international relations graduates.<br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/><strong>Applied learning:</strong> apply theories and ideas to role-play simulations and real-world policy challenges that put you in the position of policymakers.<br/><strong>Academic community:</strong> work closely with our teaching staff who provide a welcoming learning community.<br/><strong>Critical thinking:</strong> in an age of information and disinformation overload, studying politics and international relations helps you to develop the vital skills of critical judgement, analysis of evidence, informed decision-making and skilful and precise use of language.<br/><strong>Innovative assessment:</strong> build a broad portfolio throughout your studies, from writing op-eds and policy papers to producing short documentary films and other industry-relevant material.<br/><strong>Global curriculum</strong>: study the politics and international relations of the Americas, South and East Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East.<br/><br/>Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference. <br/><br/>They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way. <br/><br/>Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. <br/><br/>With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.