This course explores the development of international relations and the key ideas that have shaped our understanding of the modern system. You will examine institutions, such as the United Nations and the European Union, and study debates concerning globalization and underdevelopment.
Through a flexible choice of option modules, you may tailor the course to your interests. Specialisms include international political economy, conflict, security, and human rights.
In a dissertation, you will study an area of interest in further depth, with one-to-one support and expert supervision.
Lively discussion is encouraged, and you'll be able to attend lectures with visiting speakers, leading academics, and figures from human rights and international organizations.Reasons to choose Kingston University
- Lively discussion is encouraged, with visiting speakers, leading academics, and figures from human rights and international organizations. Recent speakers include the Palestinian and EU ambassadors to the UK.
- You will be taught by highly acclaimed academics and experts in international relations, politics, human rights, and international conflict.
- Teaching for the course employs innovative and inclusive methods, including games and simulations, case studies, workshops, role-playing, and group work.