International Politics, Economics and Law BA (Hons)

OverviewWhy study international politics, economics and law* with usOur course will give you a broad understanding of economics, international political systems, and international law while enabling you to carefully consider the ever-evolving international context for maximum relevance.You’ll learn the different international legal, political, and economic perspectives to enhance your critical and analytical ability, and develop your policy analysis skills.You’ll also get plenty of support from ... READ MORE

OverviewWhy study international politics, economics and law* with usOur course will give you a broad understanding of economics, international political systems, and international law while enabling you to carefully consider the ever-evolving international context for maximum relevance.You’ll learn the different international legal, political, and economic perspectives to enhance your critical and analytical ability, and develop your policy analysis skills.You’ll also get plenty of support from teaching staff who are actively engaged in research on human rights, gender, and environmental issues. Many of our academics have used their research to influence on-going policy processes, including the United Nations international frameworks.Build the skills you need to succeed in your careerAs a politics, economics and law undergraduate, you’ll be part of one of the most culturally and socially diverse universities in the UK, with plenty of opportunities for experiential learning and career development through staff and student led activities. Our course opens career opportunities at embassies, the Foreign Office, diplomatic missions, and human rights advocacy centres.Our course will not only enhance your critical and analytical skills, but will also give you the opportunity to develop specialist in-depth knowledge of an international policy of interest to you.You’ll also have the opportunity to learn through working in the field with internships, job placements and work experience in diplomatic missions, embassies, the Foreign Office, and human rights advocacy centres.Our course will not only enhance your critical and analytical skills, but will also give you the opportunity to develop specialist in-depth knowledge of an international policy of interest to you.You’ll also have the opportunity to learn through working in the field with internships, job placements and work experience in diplomatic missions, embassies, the Foreign Office, and human rights advocacy centres.Get the support you need to succeedOur personalised approach gives you the support you need to succeed as a student. While you are an undergraduate or foundation year student, you’ll have a Personal Tutor directly related to your course. If you need support with academic writing, numeracy and library skills, we’ll be sure to provide it. Our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants have studied your subject and can support you based on their own experience.Our course opens up a wide range of career opportunities in politics, economics and law. We’ll also support you to secure part-time work, work experience placements, internships, and volunteering opportunities – and our enterprise support will even help you start your own business.*Please note this course is subject to review.