Combining International Relations with Politics will deepen your understanding of political concepts and theories and expand your grasp of global events and international affairs. The study of Politics complements the global focus of International Relations by providing foundational, specialised subject knowledge and research methods that you’ll apply to contemporary challenges, issues and debates. Our progressive Politics programme has been designed to develop your practical, analytical and communication skills, which are essential to and valued by a diverse range of careers and employers.The course has been designed to develop practical and professional skills that you can apply in a variety of careers. You’ll work collaboratively with students from other subjects during your first two years, to deepen your understanding and sharpen your analysis of political ideas, processes and structures from different perspectives. You’ll work on projects that look beyond the University and into the city, the region and the wider world. You could lead a project team, evaluate and respond to a defined challenge, or pitch an idea to one of our many partner organisations.