Politics and International Relations - Pathway in Politics Keele University

Overview

This Politics and International Relations - Pathway in Politics degree from Keele University explores key issues, debates and contemporary challenges of politics and international relations on a global stage, enabling you to build advanced skills in research and practice.

Investigate the influence of political systems and structures in the modern world, and explore developments within political, societal, security and economic contexts. You will consider current issues in today's society on a national, international and global scale, whilst critically evaluating and proposing solutions for positive change. The programme is designed to explore key issues and debates connected to your chosen specialism (Politics or International Relations), enabling you to gain a thorough grounding in the philosophical, conceptual and methodological foundations of Politics and International Relations.

As you progress through your degree, you will develop high-level skills in research design, planning and methods, and will refine your analytical and critical thinking skills. This will prepare you for your personalised dissertation project where you will have the opportunity to focus on a topic, issue or question of your own choosing in considerable depth.

At Keele, you will be taught by, and receive support from, academic staff who have in-depth knowledge and expertise in a range of areas of politics and international relations. Our teaching takes place primarily in seminar format, encouraging debate and interaction, fostering collective academic enquiry, and enabling you to increase your knowledge base and develop key analytical and critical thinking skills.

Career opportunities:

You will develop a wide range of key transferable skills on this MA, including critical thinking and analysis skills, research skills, and written and oral communication skills. You will also be able to show that you have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

With these skills and the knowledge that you have gained on your course you will be well placed to pursue a career in a wide range of sectors, such as:

• Foreign affairs and diplomacy

• International Organisations

• The Civil Service

• Local or National Government and Administration

• Non-governmental Organisations

• Public Affairs

• Social research

• Public Relations

• Journalism