The BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year at the University of West London offers you a comprehensive exploration of the forces that shape our world, from local governance to global inequalities. If you are driven by a desire to understand complex political systems, international relations, and the critical issues facing societies today, this degree is designed for you. You will delve into subjects like modern political thought, theories of international relations, and the dynamics of political systems in contexts such as US politics and the politics of Asia, Africa, and Latin America, preparing you for a deeper engagement with contemporary global challenges.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is structured over four years, including a foundation year designed to build your essential study skills and academic knowledge. Throughout your studies, you will engage with compulsory modules covering research methods, political sociology, and international human rights, alongside optional units allowing you to specialise. You will develop critical analytical abilities and practical research capabilities, culminating in a dissertation in your final year. Graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths in government, international organisations, NGOs, journalism, and further academic study, equipped with a robust understanding of politics and international affairs.