The Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) at the University of Chester equips you to critically analyse the complex challenges shaping our world. You will explore globalisation, international trade, global conflict, and development, understanding how historical power dynamics and emerging technologies influence contemporary global events. This degree is designed for students who want to decode political communication, question dominant narratives, and develop the analytical and methodological tools to comprehend and address global issues. You will engage with theoretical lenses of international relations and the practice of world politics, preparing you to understand and potentially transform the international system.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree is studied over three years, immersing you in contemporary challenges with opportunities for experiential learning, including a potential placement in your second year. You will develop your researcher, practitioner, and professional skills through modules covering areas like global conflict, international trade, and non-Western philosophies. In your final year, you will undertake a major independent project, such as a dissertation or policy paper, culminating in a professional conference. You will graduate with the critical and reflective skills to participate in global debates and pursue careers in diplomacy, policy analysis, international development, or journalism.