The International Relations BA at Nottingham Trent University is designed for students eager to understand and address the complex global challenges that define our interconnected world. You will explore fundamental questions about why states go to war, the impact of global trade, and the dynamics of international cooperation, developing a critical perspective on issues like climate change, global poverty, and human rights. This undergraduate degree provides a robust academic foundation in political theory, global history, and international institutions, preparing you to engage meaningfully with the forces shaping international politics and global governance.
Studied full-time on campus over three years, this degree cultivates your analytical and research skills through core modules in politics and international relations in practice, and social research methods. You will have the opportunity to tailor your studies through a wide range of optional modules, from security studies to the global political economy of everyday life, and undertake a significant independent dissertation in your final year. You will graduate with highly transferable skills in critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving, ready for diverse career pathways in diplomacy, NGOs, international business, and public policy.