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Your Politics and International Relations course

Are you fascinated by our changing world? Passionate about current affairs? See yourself working in local government or at the UN? Our internationally recognised research directly feeds into your degree, making sure you’re learning about the latest findings in your field. Now you've got an offer from us, discover the top reasons to choose NTU.

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Grounded in the contemporary theories, research and debates that are shaping this dynamic field of enquiry, these courses will enable you to advance your experience and knowledge of both policies and political arenas – from a local, national and international perspective.

With support from our expert staff and their internationally recognised research, you’ll consolidate your skills, whilst developing your practical knowledge through work-based learning. Through this informed balance of theory and practice, you’ll build the key vocational skills required for an applied career in a range of domestic and global roles.

Top reasons to choose NTU

1) Apply the theory to real life

You'll get to work on real-world collaborations with local partner organisations, projects and simulations on the topics that matter to you. You'll also get to see the subject in action on field trips.

2) A year abroad or in industry

In your second year, you have the option of undertaking a year-long placement via our sandwich course, or studying abroad with one of our partner universities.

3) Learn a language as part of your degree

With optional modules in second and final year, you could learn everything from French and German, to Japanese, Arabic and Mandarin

4) Study in the UK's original rebel city

Nottingham has a rich political history as a hotbed of revolution, insurrection and political intrigue, a precursor to today's thriving activist scene.

Meet your course mates

 
Jacob Young

BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

 
Connor Ridd

BA (Hons) Politics

 
Georgia Henderson

BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations

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