BA International Relations Program By Essex, University of |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Based in the top politics department in the country, this course should interest those who want to understand how the international system works, how decisions are made and how lines are drawn. Taking this course gives students a foundation in politics, while the study of international relations develops students’ research and critical analysis skills, teaching them methods of analysis and giving them awareness of the world system. This course explores many major areas of international relations, including: Conflict and security studies; Comparative politics; International political economy; Political theory; Politics of the Middle East. This course is suitable for those who want to pursue careers in international development, politics, the civil service fast stream, management, journalism, police, armed forces, commerce, business, finance, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), teaching and graduate research.

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Based in the top politics department in the country, this course should interest those who want to understand how the international system works, how decisions are made and how lines are drawn. Taking this course gives students a foundation in politics, while the study of international relations develops students’ research and critical analysis skills, teaching them methods of analysis and giving them awareness of the world system. This course explores many major areas of international relations, including: Conflict and security studies; Comparative politics; International political economy; Political theory; Politics of the Middle East. This course is suitable for those who want to pursue careers in international development, politics, the civil service fast stream, management, journalism, police, armed forces, commerce, business, finance, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), teaching and graduate research.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

6+
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30+
1100+
80+
Jan-2000

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