Politics and International Relations BA Welcome Pack

Welcome to BA Politics and International Relations 2024.

The Politics and International Relations course is designed to develop both intellectual and practical skills that enable more informed and effective forms of participation in today’s complex and dynamic global environments. Worldwide developments in political, economic and socio-cultural practices and interaction demonstrate the vital importance of Politics and International Relations and its increasing relevance at both academic and practical levels.

In addition to academic study, the course also involves fieldwork. In your second year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a placement with a host organisation of your choice and other educational visits.

Your degree will also provide a strong foundation for careers in both the private and public sectors where there is a growing need for international sensitivity. Our core purpose is to nurture not only a robust intellectual flexibility but also high levels of analytical, interpersonal and communication skills attractive to employers across a wide range of sectors; from the local to the global. Our aim is to provide students with an excellent background and a competitive edge for career development and/or further study in a rapidly changing and diversifying world.

Welcome to your degree! We hope that you will have an exciting, rich and rewarding experience

Your Programme Leader

Dr Suzanne McDonald-Walker

Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics | SFHEA
suzanne.mcdonald-walker@northampton.ac.uk