Course summary

Studying Politics and International Relations at DMU offers a dynamic experience, ranging from understanding theoretical ideas that underpin the way the world works to experiences beyond the classroom and engaging with real-world projects. This vibrant course will develop your understanding of political events and processes and the skills to use your knowledge in real-life settings. After a common core of modules that challenge you to think about politics from the local to the global, you will have the opportunity to follow one of two pathways specialising in either Politics or International Relations. On the Politics pathway, you can explore British Politics beyond Westminster, the politics of the Americas, race, identity and class in the City and the politics of sustainable futures. On the International Relations pathway, you will focus on global inequalities and development, security and peace issues and international crisis management. You will undertake a final project on a subject of your own choice, developing your skills and knowledge towards your career aspirations. Key features:

• You will have the opportunity to engage with real political actors, including local councils, MPs and community organisations, on current issues.

• Develop highly sought-after tranferable skills to prepare you for a wide range of careers related to Politics and International Relations and beyond.

• Benefit from research-informed teaching from passionate academics who are actively engaged in the subjects taught, creating an intellectually stimulating learning environment.

• Explore fascinating contemporary topics from environmental issues to poverty and inequality and sustainability. DMU is the only UK university to act as a global hub for UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 (to promote peace, justice and strong institutions).

• Experience a range of teaching activities and a variety of assessment methods, ensuring your learning remains dynamic and enabling you to develop a broader range of skills.

• Gain professional experience with placement opportunities that have seen students work in local government, not-for-proft organisations and with global companies.

• Tailor the course to your own passions with a final project on a subject of your own choosing. Previous topics have included air pollution in London, the Black Lives Matter campaign, the rise of right-wing politics in the UK and cyber security in the USA.