Politics and International Relations (Hons) York St John University

Overview

You will also learn to analyse these processes using the theories and concepts that form the basis of these academic subjects, engaging with the latest research in these areas. While you will also learn about regional and national politics, in choosing to combine Politics with International Relations you will take a largely global perspective.

Some of the topics you will investigate include:

• Democracy and authoritarianism

• Political parties

• Political economy

• International security

• International organisation and the future of global cooperation

• How states interact with each other, and the changing role of the state

• How states respond to collective dilemmas such as inequality, global health and threats to national security

Career

This Politics and International Relations (Hons) degree at York St John University could lead you to a career directly related to Politics, such as working in local government or the Civil Service, or it could take you in a completely different direction, using the many transferrable skills you will develop. These include problem solving, developing arguments, analysing and evaluating information, collaboration, independent working, communication and more.

This degree could be the first step toward your career in:

• Local government

• The Civil Service (they offer a Fast Stream graduate scheme)

• Political and social research

• Charities and non-governmental organisations (NGOs)

• Security and intelligence

• International aid