The Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Geography BSc (Hons) with a Foundation Year at the University of Chester is designed for aspiring scholars eager to understand and address the world's most pressing challenges. You will explore the complex interplay of global affairs, political systems, and international relations, critically examining historical and contemporary processes of globalisation, power dynamics, and societal change. This course is ideal if you are passionate about decoding global events, understanding diverse perspectives beyond Western-centric views, and developing the analytical and methodological tools to engage with international issues. You will interrogate theoretical lenses through the practice of world politics, learning to comprehend how major global events are portrayed and re-presented across various media and academic texts.
Studied full-time on campus over four years, this integrated foundation year programme provides a comprehensive learning experience. Your first year will introduce core concepts in global affairs and geography, with subsequent years delving into contemporary challenges such as global conflict, security, peacebuilding, international trade, and global development. You will benefit from opportunities for experiential learning, including a potential placement in your second year, and engage with specialist practitioners. In your final year, you will undertake a major project, such as a dissertation or policy paper, aligned with your interests. You will graduate with enhanced theoretical, applied, and professional skills, prepared for diverse career paths in international organisations, government, NGOs, policy analysis, and research.