INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND POLITICS at University of Salford

In an age of globalisation, our daily lives are affected by what happens across the world – from the financial crisis to war and conflict, international relations matters. It shapes government policy, affects our job prospects and quality of life, and the lives of others.

In many cases, global politics and the decisions of those in power can have dire consequences for populations and how we live. In this course, you will explore different ideas and explanations about international relations, and consider the consequences of different ideologies and policies in global politics. If you want to understand why wars occur, why states cooperate with each other (or not), and how ideas affect lives, this course is for you.

Furthermore, this is a truly international course – you will study with a diverse international cohort and have the opportunity to spend your second year studying abroad, immersing yourself in a different culture and new experiences.

In the 2019 National Student Survey, 100% of students said staff were good at explaining things (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2019 data).

You will:

• Learn about the consequences of different ideologies and policies in global politics
• Gain key transferable skills which are vital to a vast range of career prospects
• Understand how our lives are affected by politics and the relations between nations