BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester

This module provides you with an overview of European political, cultural, and military history during the 20th century through the study of its major conflicts and global forces. The central focus of the module is the international history of the major Great Powers between 1914 and 2000. You will examine of some of the common debates that often surround the origins of the First World War; the Second World War; the Cold War and debates on the 'New World Order'.

This module analyses the distinctive origins of American political thought and constitutional practice, the structures and effects of slavery, the origins of the civil war, the evolution of popular culture with special reference to jazz, the pursuit of civil rights and the emergence of the United States as a world power.

This module introduces you to the study of International Relations. You will learn the origins of the academic discipline and chart its evolution into modern approaches to the field. You will examine the relations between states and analysing some of the most significant 'real world' aspects of contemporary global politics, such as war and peace, security and insecurity, international intervention and peace-building, oppression and global inequality, among others.

This module examines the role of literature, arts and other cultural forms and processes in conducting international relations. It is an introduction to the notions of soft power and cultural diplomacy and how Britain and other states, and intergovernmental organisations, have used it to exert their power. The module introduces students to the history and practice of organisations such as the BBC, BBC World Service, the British Council and UNESCO.

This module introduces you to the contemporary politics of the two great powers, Russia and China, and explores their comparative journeys into versions of post-communism. You will understand the evolution and/or collapse of 'communist' ideology and practice in each state. It acknowledges the new state-society dynamics in each state, offering an introduction to politics and society in the 21st century Russia and China.

This module explores the history and contemporary politics of Britain's relationship with continental Europe. You will chart in place the reasons for European integration and the expansion of the 'European Union' from the 1950s to the present day. the module also investigates the rise of populist politics and the idea of Euroscepticism. In doing so, it highlights the processes associated with the ongoing 'Brexit' arrangements, as well as internal contemporary shaping of the EU itself.

This module focuses on the emerging global security challenges because of tensions between nations in recent years. As part of this, you will consider the causes, consequences, and contemporary expressions of issues such as: terrorism cyber-security bio-security migration corruption trans-national crime. You will also consider how western and non-western states engage with these challenges as you consider what models of global governance and power actually help model solutions to these key socio

This module continues the study of EU law, which examines the substantive law of the European single market, focusing on free movement of goods, services and people. You will also look at individual rights under EU law, including the protection of fundamental rights linked to EU citizenship.

This module examines different sources of human rights law, its impact on the English Legal System and considers different substantive areas of the law under the European Convention on Human Rights including absolute, limited and qualified rights.

This module provides a thematic and historical introduction to the idea of international organisations (inter-governmental organisations). It will introduce you to the core international institutions and their histories through the twentieth century, including: United Nations (UN) North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) World Health Organisation (WTO) UNESCO Red Cross Amnesty International and others. You will be encouraged to rethink

This module provides you with an understanding of contemporary Russia and Eurasia. You will examine the recent conflicts across the region through the prism of nationalism and identity politics. The module re-examines these conflicts by focusing on the sources of demand for national self-determination in secessionist conflicts in: Azerbaijan (Nagorno Karabakh) Georgia (Abkhazia/South Ossetia) Moldova (Transnistria) Ukraine (Crimea/Eastern Ukraine) Chechnya (Russian Federation) as well as causes

This module explores a key international relations question concerning environmental and climate change. You will examine the various organisations and campaign groups involved and their perspectives on the issue and explore the role of diplomacy in global negotiations and initiatives on the topic.

This module analyses the link between civil society/NGO sector and international development. You will examine some of the main players within the charity sector development organisations (such as Oxfam), as well as some of the important international development NGOs. In addition, you will explore the role and power of smaller local groups and individuals engaged in the so-called citizen journalism, social media protest and other forms of political engagement.

This module looks at key moments in the development of globalization focusing on moments in which the world came together, such as the Bretton Woods conference in 1944, when the terms of global trade were outlined after the rupture of the Second World War. You will use these examples to contextualise the work of theorists like Arjun Appadurai to develop your understanding of how globalization has shaped 20th-century history and politics.

This module introduces you to international law: the body of law which governs the legal relations between or among states and nations. You will study the theories, principles and processes of international law, including its sources, legal personality, jurisdiction, and realms of responsibility. In addition, you will also be introduced to debates about the regulation of international activities, including the use of force, dispute settlement processes, human rights, and the role of the UN.

This module explores how nation state actors, international organisations, NGOs and other global heritage institutions (e.g. British Museum/Guggenheim) work in a world of international heritage management. You will consider key questions of post-colonial power, diplomacy, agency, censorship, freedom of speech.

This module develops your professional/creative non-fiction/journalism and related public communication skills. It will provide you with the opportunity to test these skills in a context that considers: writing that requires different rhetorical paradigms and communication in English to 'non-native' speakers. These core theoretical conceptual questions will underpin your training and practice in multi-media public communications.

This module explores the politics and international relations in East Asia through analysis of the interconnections between regional development and geopolitical contestation in history and today. You will consider the legacies of the Imperial Chinese tributary system, through to the European and Japanese imperialism in East Asia and East Asia's experiences during the Cold War, before finally examining the contemporary developments in the region.