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. Covers Cold War politics dynamics, peripheral regions' impact under superpower politics,

Examines the nature of political ideology and how to define it. Considers the most important ideologies of the contemporary period both individually and comparatively. Helps students understand ideologies, the relationship between political ideas and political practice, and the social context underpinning their origin and development. Draws on examples from European and non-European contexts to examine whether classic and emerging ideologies remain useful frameworks for understanding and shaping

About developing understanding of the rapidly changing world, refining specialism as a professional or practitioner and improving professional-facing profile. Delivered across course groupings that capture academic standards, core values and employment opportunities of the subject area. Draws on community-facing service learning benefits. Supports the University's Graduate Attributes through engagement in real-world activities including live or simulation briefs, placements, virtual placements,

Covers Asia's prominent place on the world stage, including China's rise as a potential superpower, India's soft power influence, and the Four Dragons' success stories. Addresses China's economic rise, Japan and South Korea's influence, and Asia's assertiveness on trade, security and global governance. Covers the US-China strategic rivalry, Belt and Road Initiative, and emergence of South Asian nations. Examines concept of 'hedging' and how countries navigate relationships with regional hegemons

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 Foreign Policies are made/unmade/remade in changing geopolitical contexts. Identifies key stakeholders in Foreign Policy making encompassing state and non-state actors. Through contemporary case-studies, examines how history and ideology shape Foreign Policy decisions in democratic and authoritarian

Examines the causes, course and conduct of the Second World War with global nature foregrounded, including the Far East, Pacific theatre, Eastern Front and Western Europe. Considers military aspects including German military success and defeat, Red Army success on the Eastern Front, British Army effectiveness, and strategic bombing impact. Considers social and cultural impact including ideology's role, Holocaust origins, societal mobilisation and propaganda, and different national memories of th

Provides essential training in designing, conducting and analysing major trends in International Relations research. Encourages students to bring their own questions, hypotheses and problem statements and solve them using a wide array of research techniques. Equips students with skills to condense academic knowledge into concise literature reviews, examine existing gaps for further study, and navigate ethical concerns in academic research. Introduces qualitative research methods including case-s

Examines the United States' role as global hegemon, its War on Terror and interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Studies China's rise from both historical and contemporary perspectives, examining whether marked by self-preservation or offensive realism. Covers emergence of regional blocs such as ASEAN and BRICS and their challenge to unipolar and bipolar world order concepts. Examines the rise of 'middle powers' including South Africa, India and China's Belt and Road Initiative and to what exten

Explores cyber technologies and their impact on strategic competition, intelligence and conflict. Considers complications created by cyberspace including the 'grey zone' and attribution problems. Examines diversification of actors from developing nations to private companies and their impact on governance, sovereignty and neutrality. Addresses threats to critical infrastructure and individuals. Provides tools to understand and analyse cyber statecraft through innovative research. Analyses cybers