The BA Politics degree will give you an excellent grounding in the discipline of Politics with a particular focus on Asia, Africa and the Middle East.You will be introduced to the core subjects of political theory, comparative politics, political economy, and international relations, which are then applied to the analysis of real world political situations. Through a mix of disciplinary and regional training, you will develop a critical understanding of contemporary geopolitics, transnational social movements, as well as political developments and governance structures in particular countries.While anchored in the academic field of political science, this programme employs interdisciplinary perspectives on pressing issues of the modern world and offers a wide variety of thematic modules on the politics of culture, nationalism, race, gender, migration, institutions, environmental justice, conflict and war. This range of options helps students to gain a critical understanding of political dynamics in Asia, Africa and the Middle East, while acquiring practical analytical and communications skills.