Goldsmiths, University of London, BA (Hons), Politics & International Relations

This degree provides a grounding in some of the major aspects of politics and international relations.

You'll learn about international systems and global governance political theory, UK, European and US politics, international political economy and undertake area-based studies of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Why study BA Politics with International Relations at Goldsmiths?

The Department of Politics and International Relations provides a lively interdisciplinary environment, specialising in the study of institutions and conflicts in a way that crosses boundaries between traditional understandings of political phenomena.

• Distinctive approach that combines the study of politics and international relations, giving you the opportunity to gain broad knowledge and experience of both disciplines
• You’ll be able to choose from an unusually wide range of module options which explore the aesthetics of terrorism, critical approaches to security, the politics of development, US politics and foreign policy, the geopolitics of the Middle East, and contemporary movements from the Arab Spring to ISIS. We offer a range of area-based modules covering the Middle East, China and East Asia, Africa and Latin America.
• Unique work placement module gives students the opportunity to gain work experience relevant to the degree
• Exciting study abroad opportunities through the programme
• Goldsmiths has been recognised as one of the UK's top political universities as voted for by students (Which? University 2014)