This degree provides a grounding in some of the major aspects of politics and international relations. You'll learn about international systems and global governance political theory, UK, European and US politics, international political economy and undertake area-based studies of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. **Why study BA Politics with International Relations at Goldsmiths?** - We offer a distinctive approach that combines the study of politics and international relations, giving you the opportunity to gain broad knowledge and experience of both disciplines. - The Department of Politics and International Relations provides a lively interdisciplinary environment, specialising in the study of institutions and conflicts in a way that crosses boundaries between traditional understandings of political phenomena. - You’ll be able to choose from an unusually wide range of module options which explore the aesthetics of terrorism, critical approaches to security, the politics of development, US politics and foreign policy, the geopolitics of the Middle East, and contemporary movements from the Arab Spring to ISIS. We offer a range of area-based modules covering the Middle East, China and East Asia, Africa and Latin America. - We have a lively events programme that attracts renowned speakers, meaning that you'll have the opportunity to hear the latest political arguments, theories and ideas. - Our unique work placement module gives you the opportunity to gain work experience relevant to the degree and we also give you the opportunity to study abroad.

Year 1 (credit level 4) you take these compulsory modules: Political Theory and Ideologies UK and European Comparative Governance and Politics World Politics You then take either: Introduction to Political Economy Introduction to Economic Policy or the following 30 credit module: Colonialism, Power and Resistance Year 2 (credit level 5) In your second year, you must take the following two modules: Global Governance and World Order Contemporary International Relations Theories Your remaining 90 credits are made up from these options: Making Modern Japan Chinese Politics: The Revolutionary Era US Politics and Foreign Policy Europe Since 1945 Ideologies and Interests: Political Thought in Modern Britain International Trade International Monetary Economics Liberalism and its Critics Life: A User's Manual Modern Britain: Politics from 1979 - today Modern Political Theory Political Economy International Politics of the Middle East Politics of Vision Rough Politics Year 3 (credit level 6) In your third year, you write a research dissertation (30 credits) and take the following compulsory module: Citizenship and Human Rights You then make up the remaining 90 credits from a list of modules provided by the department, which currently includes: An(other) China: Streetscenes of Politics An(other) IR – Views from the South Anarchism Beyond All Reason Britain and Europe Colonialism and Non-Western Political Thought Rhetoric and Politics Work Placement Ethics and Economics of Environmental Protection Feminist Politics Finance and the Global Political Economy International Political Economy 2 Liberal Government and Power Political Islam: Ideology and Discourse Nationalist Conflict and International Intervention New Radical Political Economy Political Economy of the European Union Politics of Conflict and Peacebuilding in Contemporary Africa An(other) Japan: Politics, Ideology and Culture The Political Economy of International Development Assistance Politics of Popular Music Armed Politics and Political Violence Feminist Economics Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

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120 credits at Level 4 and a 2:1 average in a comparable programme, and meet the standard qualification requirements for entry to Year 1 of the programme.

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