BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations Bachelor's degree at Teesside University

Explore the factors that have led to the current political situation in the US, where republicans and democrats are embroiled in a political struggle and culture war that centres on issues surrounding women's rights, immigration, healthcare, climate change and science, taxation, the media, the powers of congress, and the presidency.

Gain an overview of Britain and Europe from 1870 to the present. Take a chronological approach, from the unification of Germany and Italy, through to two world wars, the Cold War and the European Union.

Gain an introduction to the skills and analytical frameworks needed to study contemporary global politics and international relations. Investigate why politics matters and explore different approaches to the discipline.

Understanding the political ideologies that motivate political actors is key to understanding politics. You gain an introduction to the core political ideologies that have shaped, and continue to shape, the political world in which we live.

Develop graduate skills in preparation for further study, employment or lifelong learning, through engagement with our Student Futures team and humanities practitioners.

The modern era has seen the birth of celebrity culture, spin, fake news, social media and data hacking as additional weapons for political parties, pressure groups and states.

Examine one of the key phenomena of the modern age - revolutionary change - and how this has shaped the modern world.

You identify and study the most important contemporary relations and politics at national and international level. Examine recent developments and ideas considering key theoretical frameworks.

Engage in a piece of advanced research into politics or international relations, allowing you to follow a theme or particular interest under the guidance of a supervisor.

Study the Third Reich from 1933 to 1945. Examine the social, cultural, political and economic characteristics of the Nazi racial state in peace and war.

Develop your employability skills through a series of workshops with input from the Student Futures team, external professionals and alumni working in relevant sectors.

The politics of the past have been violently contested in Northern Ireland and continue to create problems now. Address the issues that historians and social scientists face when dealing with the politics of a divided society.