On the Politics and International Relations course in the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University, you will examine the political landscape past and present, learning about key political concepts such as power, democracy, freedom, inequality, rights, citizenship, representation and legitimacy, and how these are contested in contemporary politics.You will explore different political systems and global institutions and will learn about the driving forces behind political, economic, and social cultural changes across the world. You will also grapple with the challenges facing the international system, such as globalisation, international security, the environment, inequality, global health, conflict and post-conflict environments.