The BA Politics and International Relations with Year Abroad at the University of Leicester offers you a comprehensive exploration of power dynamics at both national and global scales. You will delve into core concepts of political science, international relations theory, and comparative politics, examining the structures and forces that shape our world. This undergraduate degree is ideal for intellectually curious students eager to understand complex global challenges, from international security and political ideologies to the intricacies of political systems in Britain and abroad. You will be taught by leading academics whose research informs contemporary political discourse.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over four years, including a dedicated year abroad to broaden your international perspective. Throughout your studies, you will engage with diverse topics such as political analysis, international theory, and contemporary foreign policy, with opportunities to specialise in areas like European Union politics, global justice, or political communication. In your final year, you will undertake a significant dissertation, applying your research skills to an in-depth study of a chosen topic. You will graduate with highly transferable analytical, research, and communication skills, prepared for careers in government, international organisations, journalism, and policy analysis.