International Politics and Security York St John University

Overview

With the unprecedented challenges our society is encountering, it is more important than ever that we explore and advance our understanding of international politics.

We recognise the need to adopt a global perspective when it comes to tackling the pressing issues facing us. Some of the issues that will be covered on this course include:

• New security challenges in a multi-polar world
• Diplomacy
• Women
• Religion
• Peacebuilding
• Public Health

Whether you already work in a policy role for government or third-party sector organisation, or this is a career you would like to pursue, this course will give you the opportunities to develop the knowledge and gain experience you need.

You will learn how to think about complex issues and engage with a diverse range of perspectives. We will support you in completing a dissertation that will focus on a topic that interests you. This will demonstrate your ability to combine theory and experience to tackle current political challenges.

There will be regular research seminars for you to join. You will be invited to hear guest speakers discussing international politics and security issues. These will give you policy perspectives from a variety of relevant fields.

You will be supported by us to develop your own specialist knowledge and pursue your own interests through the modules and assessments. We will encourage you to use your own academic reading and knowledge and share your insights in classes and seminars.

Career

The completion of the International Politics and Security program at York St John University will give you an advantage in careers such as:

• Local or national government
• Policy development
• Political and social research

• Charities and the third sector