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Keele University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | - | - | - |
Learn how politics shapes everyday lives, the influence of power, security concerns, and current geopolitical transformations. Our Politics and International Relations BA brings together the study of domestic and international politics, whilst investigating current issues such as environmental change, threats to democracy, and foreign policy calculations. Our degree will equip you with key skills in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and social research, as well as provide opportunities to work with community groups, activists, and professionals in the public and private sectors. Course overview Keele's Politics and International Relations degree is the study of power at the local, national, regional, and global level.
Explore how politics and policy are made, how democracy functions, and the many challenges democratic regimes face. You will cover topics from environmental politics and foreign policy, to security and conflict. On this course you will examine a range of influential factors in world politics and how this shapes society. Prepare to understand politics and international relations, how to make a difference and its future on a global scale.
Taking an active role in your learning experience, you will benefit from participating in real-world opportunities like crisis simulations, model United Nations and devising activist strategies for change which will enable you to gain hands-on experience in preparation for your career. You will also have the chance to engage with preparing funding proposals, participating in genocide-prevention workshops, and writing case study analyses and policy reports. Become a social scientist through the development of key skills and expertise in research and critical analysis, preparing you for an exciting career across various sectors. Whether you wish to make a difference in the world or are intrigued by the future of politics, our programme provides opportunities to enhance your career prospects.
At Keele, you will have the opportunity to engage with projects and placements to combine your degree programme with practical experience, applying your learning to real-world scenarios and kick starting your career. You can tailor your degree programme based on your future aspirations, and also have the opportunity to study abroad with a partner university, developing global perspectives or learning a foreign language and building cultural awareness. *We have compared the positivity ratings of all participating UK institutions using the NSS 2025 sector data to determine Keele's position relative to other broad-based universities (i.e. excluding specialist institutions and further education colleges). Related courses Politics International Relations Modern History and International Relations Modern History and Politics Law with Politics Philosophy and Politics Philosophy, Politics and Economics Politics with Economics Politics and Sociology Social Sciences Politics ranked Top 10 in England (NSS 2025, broad-based universities)* Top 10 for International Relations (Guardian University Guide, 2024) Enhance your employability with study abroad and work placement opportunities Become part of a close-knit and supportive academic community that encourages you to discuss and debate with your lecturers and peers, and better appreciate the views of others Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in UK Parliamentary Studies in Year 3 For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.
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