The Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) with a Foundation Year at the University of Chester is designed for aspiring changemakers who seek to understand and influence the complex dynamics of our interconnected world. You will explore critical questions surrounding globalisation, power structures, and international cooperation, examining historical and contemporary global events through diverse theoretical lenses. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students eager to develop a nuanced understanding of political, cultural, social, and economic processes, equipping you with the analytical and methodological tools to decode global challenges and media representations.
This full-time, on-campus programme, studied over four years, immerses you in subjects like global conflict, international trade, and sustainable development, with opportunities for experiential learning and a professional placement. You will develop essential research, applied, and professional skills through specialist modules and a major independent project, such as a dissertation or policy paper. You will graduate with the critical and reflective capabilities to engage in contemporary global debates and pursue diverse career paths in diplomacy, policy analysis, international organisations, or non-governmental sectors.