Politics and International Relations - BA (Hons)
Bristol, UWE
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We live in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, where local issues are closely linked to global processes. In this changing context, politics impacts our lives in multiple ways. Our course focuses on the connection between politics and international relations and analyses and addresses political challenges on local, national, and global levels. Youll gain a unique set of skills on this course, which can lead you to confidently pursue exciting career opportunities, both inside and ...Read more

We live in an increasingly complex and interconnected world, where local issues are closely linked to global processes. In this changing context, politics impacts our lives in multiple ways. Our course focuses on the connection between politics and international relations and analyses and addresses political challenges on local, national, and global levels. You'll gain a unique set of skills on this course, which can lead you to confidently pursue exciting career opportunities, both inside and outside the political world.BA(Hons) Politics and International Relations at UWE Bristol is an exciting course, focused on delivering high-quality, practice-based teaching and an outstanding student experience, informed by academic research. We offer you a wide range of modules, covering topics such as human rights, gender and sexuality, ethics, race, religion, foreign policy, international security, and public policy. These modules are delivered with a strong emphasis on applying theoretical knowledge to practical solutions to local, national, and global challenges.Our experienced and dedicated teaching team is passionate about our subjects and bring them to life through our teaching. You'll learn through a combination of lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities, such as role plays, debates, and policy analysis, all supported by modern technology. We design our classes to strengthen your academic, writing, and presentation skills, including activities that will develop your ability to think both independently and critically.Duration- Three years full-time four years sandwich

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45/279
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62nd
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Eliza
28 Jan 25

There is a lot of support for students and our modules are mostly interesting. However the lecturers could do more to take student feedback into account...Read more

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04 Nov 22

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Eliza
28 Jan 25
Politics and International Relations - BA (Hons)
There is a lot of support for students and our modules are mostly interesting. However the lecturers could do more to take student feedback into account....
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04 Nov 22
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Bristol, UWE
Bristol, UWE , Bristol

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Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 1QY United Kingdom
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