BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at Wolverhampton

Introduces first year undergraduate learners to key events in Modern history which have shaped the Global International System today. Drawing on developments such as the Treaty of Westphalia, European Colonialism, World Wars and Decolonisation, students examine core ideas, issues and concepts that have shaped the International System including War and Conflict, Hegemony, Non-Alignment, and Balance of Power. Also introduces Cold War politics and examines impact of superpower politics at various n

Examines political ideologies to help scholars analyse politics and political action, considering the nature of political ideology and how to define it. Examines the most important ideologies of the contemporary period both individually and comparatively. Seeks to help students understand ideologies, the relationship between political ideas and political practice, and the social context that underpins the origin and development of ideologies. Examines whether classic and/or emerging ideologies r

Develops your lens and understanding of the rapidly changing world, refining your specialism as a professional or practitioner and improving your professional facing profile. Draws on the benefits of community-facing service learning to the local community, the local economy and students. Supports the University's Graduate Attributes, providing opportunities to enrich learning and develop skills for the workplace through engagement in real-world activities. Students undertake at least one extern

Examines Asia's prominent place on the world stage, ranging from China's rapid rise as a potential superpower, India's potential for Soft Power influence, and the success stories of the Four Dragons. Covers economic rise of China, influence of Japan and South Korea, and Asia's growing assertiveness on issues like trade, security, and global governance. Analyses US-China strategic rivalry, China's Belt and Road Initiative, and the making of modern South Asia. Explores domestic politics, foreign p

Examines Foreign Policy at the core of decision making for governments seeking relationships with the outside world. Incorporates a wide array of stakeholders and examines Foreign Policy as one of the most crucial components of diplomatic outreach in political, social, economic and cultural levels. Combines theoretical elements of Foreign Policy with case-study analysis in a wide array of national contexts. Examines how Diplomacy is central to State behaviour in the International System and how

Examines the causes, course and conduct of the Second World War with global nature foregrounded with close attention to the Far East, the Pacific theatre, the Eastern Front, and Western Europe. Considers military aspects of the war, examining why the German military was initially successful but ultimately defeated, factors in the Red Army's success on the Eastern Front, effectiveness of the British Army, and impact of strategic bombing. Considers social and cultural impact of the conflict, inclu

Provides essential training in designing, conducting and analysing the major trends in International Relations research. Encourages students to bring their own questions, hypotheses and problem statements and solve and understand them using a wide array of research techniques. Equips students with skills required to condense academic knowledge into concise literature review, examine existing gaps for further study, and navigate ethical concerns associated with academic research in International

Examines whether the United States has reshaped the world order in the 21st century, starting with its War on Terror, subsequent interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Examines US as major power broker in the International System today. Studies China, examining from both a historical and contemporary perspective whether China's rise is marked by self-preservation or offensive realism. Examines emergence of regional blocs such as ASEAN and BRICS as challenges to unipolar and bipolar world order.

Explores how cyberspace has increased opportunities for actors on the world stage whilst complicating targeted nation's ability to respond timely or effectively. Examines the 'grey zone' that enables plausible deniability and attribution problems. Explores world of cyber technologies and their impact on strategic competition, intelligence, and conflict. Considers complications created on the international stage by diversification of actors from developing nations to private companies. Examines t