政治与国际关系（荣誉）文学士学位

本课程以欧洲最负盛名的政府部门为基础，可让您学习政治在国家内部和国家之间的运作方式。我们在政治科学和国际关系的所有主要领域提供全面的基础，并扩大您对世界体系的认识，同时培训您雇主所珍视的研究和批判性思维技能。通过本课程，您可以探索非常广泛的主题领域，包括：人权与全球正义选举，公投和选民心理内战和国际维持和平自然灾害的政治抗议，革命与民主援助，贸易与发展
Why don't democratic countries go to war with each other Why don't young people vote Who should pay for climate change Why do oil-rich states have worse human rights records These are the kinds of questions addressed in our BA Politics & International Relations.Based in one of the most prestigious government departments in Europe, this course enables you to learn how politics works within countries and between countries. We provide a thorough grounding in all major areas of political science and international relations and widen your awareness of the world system, while training you in the research and critical thinking skills that are prized by employers.With this course you can explore a very wide range of topic areas, including:Human rights and global justiceElections, referendums and the psychology of votersCivil war and international peacekeepingThe politics of natural disastersProtest, revolution and democracyAid, trade and developmentStudying Politics & International Relations at Essex will train you to question everything with confidence, to support opinions with strong evidence and have the courage to challenge others. We encourage you to be daring and bold, and to support your thinking with the broadest range of facts and ideas.Our Department of Government has an outstanding record of teaching, research and publication. We are 6th in UK for research power in politics and international studies (Times Higher Education research power measure, Research Excellence Framework 2021).Study abroadYour education extends beyond the university campus. We support you in expanding your education through offering the opportunity to spend a year or a term studying abroad at one of our partner universities. The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year abroad or employed on a placement abroad, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course.Studying abroad allows you to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised.If you spend a full year abroad you'll only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year. You won't pay any tuition fees to your host universityPlacement yearAlternatively, you can spend your third year on a placement year with an external organisation, where you learn about a particular sector, company or job role, apply your academic knowledge in a practical working environment, and receive inspiration for future career pathways. You will be responsible for finding your placement, but with support and guidance provided by both your department and our Employability and Careers Centre.If you complete a placement year you'll only pay 20% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year.