政治学（荣誉）文学士学位

教学是政府和国际事务学院活动的中心，在那里，大学生享受充满活力和挑战性的知识环境。学院非常重视研究导向的教学，它将新的前沿研究整合到课程中，并向学生介绍各种研究导向型技能和研究型项目。本科教学围绕三个主要方面进行：政治思想，政治制度和国际关系。学生们从他们早期的这些领域的通才课程转变为荣誉政治的更专业的选择，该课程探索当代世界的多样化和动态的政治。第二年和第三年的模块反映了学校职员的研究专业知识。这些领域包括但不限于：欧洲政治，政治思想，中东政治，东亚政治和国际理论。选修基础年，选修国外
Politics is a fascinating and rapidly evolving field. It touches every area of our lives, covering issues from national security and inequalities in society to the climate crisis. Taught by experts in the field, the BA in Politics will give you an insight into political systems and governance on a local and global scale. Youll be exposed to ideas and opinions that will challenge your perceptions and encourage you to think critically and analytically.<br><br>Studies are structured around three main themes: political thought, political institutions and international relations. Following a general introduction, youll begin to tailor the course to your interests and aspirations with a selection of optional modules in areas such as sovereignty, identity, crises and conflict, comparative politics, democratic practice, and the impact of global politics on the environment.<br><br>You can further tailor your course by applying to add a year-long work placement, or you may be able to add an international dimension with an overseas study year. If you are selected this will increase the course from three years to four.<br><br>The School of Government and International Affairs is home to several research centres and institutes, and many lecturers are actively engaged in research. This innovative work is fed into the BA, so you can be sure the curriculum is informed by contemporary political debate.<br><br>The critical analytical and research skills that underpin the course, coupled with a deep understanding of global current affairs and the complex connections between nations and ruling parties, will put you in a strong position to pursue a career in social policy research, journalism, academia, the Civil Service, the Foreign Office and more.