BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations in Southampton United Kingdom | University of Southampton

This Bachelor of Science in Politics and International Relations program covers fundamental political theory and comparative government studies. You'll establish a solid foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of global governance, gaining comprehensive insight into today's political landscape. The curriculum progresses from core political concepts to specialized contemporary issues like globalization, public administration, constitutional governance, security studies, and migration patterns. You'll analyze pressing global challenges and develop potential solutions. Throughout this program, you can: explore political philosophy, international affairs, policy development, and political research methods, challenge mainstream perspectives on global relations to cultivate a more nuanced viewpoint, participate in experiential learning opportunities including civic engagement initiatives and educational visits to government centers, examine the foreign policies and security strategies of major powers like the United States, along with international organizations including the UN and WTO, select from diverse elective courses covering UK, European, and American political systems, as well as interdisciplinary options in criminology, economic theory, or moral philosophy.