BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations ⋆ De Montfort University Cambodia

Politics and International Relations BA (Hons)
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This dynamic and multifaceted course is designed to ignite your passion for global politics and equip you with the skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Overview

This course uses a range of innovative strategies to immerse you in the most pressing contemporary issues in politics and international relations. You'll engage in interactive sessions and complete a range of assignments aimed at boosting your employability, ensuring you graduate with the confidence and capabilities needed to succeed in diverse career paths.

You'll join a diverse community of students, from both traditional and non-traditional backgrounds. You'll benefit from guest lectures and events, offering direct insights from leading experts in the field. Our staff are committed to delivering cutting-edge, research-led teaching, with exciting modules on international politics and the critically relevant topic of decolonising politics.

Key features

Engage with global initiatives and other high-profile international activities, offering real-world experience on critical global issues.
Specialise in International Relations during your second year, leading to an extended research project in your final year that challenges your skills in research, critical thinking, and communication.
Learn from faculty experts and study cutting-edge topics such as decolonising politics, American politics, and security studies, guided by faculty members who are leading researchers in these areas.
Develop invaluable skills for your future career through every module, with opportunities for personal growth and practical experience integrated throughout the program.
Gain a wide range of critical analysis, communication, and presentation skills through course and assessment design focused on real-world applications, preparing you for success after graduation.
Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Year 1

Block 1: Ideas and Change in Politics and International Relations

Block 2: Journeys and Places

Block 3: Global Challenges: Politics and Policy

Block 4: Comparative Politics and Democracy

Year 2

Block 1: Contemporary International Relations Theory

Block 2: Exploring Work and Society

Block 3: Not Westminster

Block 4: Political Research in Action

Year 3

International Relations pathway

Block 1: Global Inequalities
Block 2: Security, Peace and Conflict
Block 3: Tackling Global Crises
Block 4: Politics and IR Project (year-long)

Once you have selected a specialism pathway, you cannot switch to an alternative pathway for the remainder of the course.

Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.

Overview

In first year, the students will take a college-wide interdisciplinary module, the first iteration of which is called Journeys and Places.

In year two students will move into their chosen pathway: politics or international relations. There, experts in the disciplines will teach them more advanced theoretical perspectives.

Students will conclude year 2 by merging back into a large group to study research methods, where they will learn about and develop new skills.

Year three concludes with the submission of the long project or dissertation.

A degree in Politics and International Relations opens up a wide variety of career paths. Graduates can pursue roles in government, public policy, international organizations, think tanks, political campaigns, and NGOs. Other options include positions in diplomacy, foreign affairs, intelligence agencies, human rights, and international trade.

You could also work in media and journalism, public relations, political consultancy, or even corporate roles where international strategies and understanding of global politics are essential. Additionally, the skills gained in research, analysis, and communication are transferable to many sectors, making it a versatile degree for those interested in shaping the world around them.

Programme delivery subject to academic approval