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Politics and International Relations

Single or Joint Honours Degree Programme

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Single or Joint Honours Degree ProgrammePolitics and

International Relations

St Mary’s University Twickenham London

Entry requirements

112 UCAS pointsBTEC Extended Diploma DMMBTEC Diploma D*D*Or equivalent

Subject to validation

Develop a reflective understanding of the world of politics in a local, national and international context. Learn about the key theories, ideologies and developments that shape the current political climate in the UK and overseas.

By studying Politics and International Relations, you will develop communication, critical thinking and research skills that will enable you to pursue your career of choice after graduating. The degree prepares you to act as critically reflective, employment-ready citizens in public service, politics and civil society.

This course will equip you to pursue diplomatic, developmental and political careers, and reach executive positions. The course supports this aim through a combination of rigorous intellectual work with applied projects mentored by industry professionals.

You will develop an applied understanding of the complex relationship between political theorising, international relations and diplomatic practice. The course will strengthen your ability to compare political situations, institutions and movements across countries.

Programme structure and content

Level 4º British Politics

º Comparative Politics and Institutions

º International Relations and Diplomacy

º Introduction to Public Management and Leadership

º Making Public Policy: Local and City Government

º Principles and Practice of Communications

Level 5º Civil Rights Movement in the US

º International Organisations

º Making Public Policy: Governance, Design and Delivery

º Public Management and Leadership

º St Mary’s Political Lab Project

º The Theory and Practice of Diplomacy

Level 6º Cabinets, Council Leaders and Ministers

º Counter Radicalisation and Terror

º Delivering through Smart Cities, Technology and Open Data

º Global Social, Political, and Economic Trends

º Human Slavery and Organised Crime

º Independent Study Project

Politics and International Relations can be combined with History to create a joint honours degree programme.

Teaching methodsTeaching methods include lectures, individual study and seminars. We ensure that learning is tailored to support your studies.

Particular features of this course include projects, consultancy and team-based intensive learning, as well as work-based learning and community exposure experiences. These will be enhanced by tutorials, access to mentors, the development of applied skills, and guided learning through our virtual learning environment.

Assessment methodsThe course assessment strategy is designed to promote the development of skills and abilities that will be useful to you in pursuing your goals after university.

In addition to completing academic essays, research reports and presentations, you will also complete assessments involving digital content. Classroom contributions, oral examinations and team presentations will also be used to assess modules.

Career opportunitiesThe course prepares you to enter (and over time reach executive positions in):

• Public service organisations inside government• Organisations contracting with governmental

bodies (including consultancies)• Positions in multilateral organisations• Expert advisory to professional bodies related to

public service and politics