政治与国际关系理学士学位（荣誉学位）

国际关系研究的重点是国际体系如何运作。它涉及改变国家之间以及与非国家行为者之间关系的本质。在本课程中，您将研究政治如何在全球范围内发生，同时还将学习如何应用政治概念和理论。本课程侧重于广泛的主题，例如外交事务公共政策选举冲突恐怖主义谈判政治制度该课程为您提供政治研究中的核心理论和方法论知识。您将获得对理论进行批判性评估的能力，以及如何将这些观点应用于自己的工作。您将学习如何对政治问题进行独立调查，并知道使用适当的方法。您还将获得书面和口头沟通技巧，信息技术的使用，对各种形式的信息的分析以及如何在独立时以及
Do you want to combine the study of politics, international relations with training in methods and techniques of political research Are you interested in how the international system functions Do you want to join one of the most prestigious government departments in Europe Are you interested in the way in which political issues are interpreted and how groups and individuals try to shape government decisions Our BSc Politics and International Relations equips you with the types of applied research and data analysis skills that are sought after by employers.The study of international relations focuses on how the international system functions. It deals with the nature of changing relations between states and with non-state actors as well. In this program you study how politics takes place on a global scale, while also learning how political concepts and theories can be applied.This course focuses on a broad spectrum of topics such asForeign affairsPublic policyElectionsConflictTerrorismNegotiationPolitical systemsThe programme provides you with knowledge of the central theoretical and methodological issues in the study of politics. You gain the capacity for critical evaluation of theories and how to apply these perspectives to your own work. You learn how to undertake independent enquiries into political issues and know the appropriate methodologies to use. You also gain skills in written and oral communication, the use of information technology, the analysis of different forms of information and how best to work both independently and when in a group.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 university.Placement 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.