Course summary

Take a transdisciplinary approach to the study of world affairs and global issues, and explore international politics to shed light on the root causes of today's political, societal, economic, and environmental issues, whilst developing strong applied skills in the application of economic analysis to business issues. KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE 

• Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas, making you a more versatile graduate

• Develop problem-solving skills and a 'can do' attitude that will help you go into a wide range of job roles including in politics, campaigning, think-tanks, NGOs, charities, civil or diplomatic services, or a range of Business-related roles

• You’ll develop strong applied skills in the application of economic analysis to business issues

• Opportunities to go on international study trips will add an extra dimension to your studies

• interactive lectures

• expert speakers

• problem-solving seminars

• group work

• group discussion

• workshops

• case study analysis

• computer lab work

• practical analysis

• Online and face-to-face lectures, sometimes involving guest speakers

• Seminars that encourage lots of debate and discussion

• Work experience and real projects

• Self-directed study

• negotiation and conflict resolution

• being able to analyse evidence objectively, including using basic data science techniques

• communication

• problem-solving

• cultural awareness