BSc (Hons) Politics and International Studies with Criminology in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University

A vibrant field crucial for comprehending human dynamics, authority structures, and governance in our evolving global landscape. Our program draws directly from the faculty's cutting-edge research and academic work. This combined Politics, International Studies, and Criminology program nurtures your intellectual curiosity, fuels your enthusiasm, and pushes you to critically examine political and criminal justice systems. We empower learners to explore their academic passions, develop strong research competencies, and gain deep insight into scholarly work within these fields. The program challenges students to thoroughly investigate political science and criminology: to interrogate assumptions, confront established ideas, and make new discoveries. You'll build specialized knowledge of fundamental political and criminological theories, conceptual frameworks, and investigative methodologies. By analyzing governmental and legal institutions, you'll develop a critical perspective on their operational environments. This interdisciplinary degree delivers comprehensive knowledge of modern political scrutiny, rigorous training in social science research techniques, the capacity to apply theoretical models to practical issues, and an awareness of the intricate diversity of societal political challenges.

Graduates gain qualifications suitable for diverse professional paths across public, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, both domestically and globally. Our internationally recognized research directly informs classroom instruction, enhancing students' overall research proficiency. We equip learners with capabilities to conduct autonomous investigations, evaluate competing theoretical perspectives, collaborate effectively, and participate in political discourse while respecting differing viewpoints—all highly valued workplace competencies. Each participant is motivated to engage fully with our academic community and embrace hands-on learning in these scholarly disciplines
Full-Time/Part-Time
3 year FT program or 4 year including placement year