This innovative Politics and International Relations degree will allow you to develop a greater awareness of the complexity and connectedness of the political and international processes and theories that shape our lives. You’ll examine the contemporary world in which we live at local, national and global levels.

If you have a keen interest in current affairs, international trends and understanding the changing world in which we live, then the Politics and International Relations course at NTU is ideal for you.

Because Politics deals with fundamental issues affecting society globally, it makes an ideal combination with International Relations to create an exciting, stimulating and relevant course.

Why choose this course?

• Learn from academic staff who are passionate about their areas of expertise.
• You may have the opportunity to study abroad for one term in your second year as part of the Erasmus foreign exchange network and undertake valuable work-based learning.
• The research of our academic staff feeds directly into the course, which means you'll be learning about the latest issues from world-renowned experts. The team also regularly contribute their thoughts about worldwide events and incidents to the local, national and international media.
• The course will put you in a great position to embark on careers in local politics and government, NGOs, or other organisations with a stake in national and international political contexts, including the police, financial services, public services, civil services, and journalism.

The job titles below give an indication of the careers our recent Politics and International Relations graduates are following:

• Police Officer
• European Recruitment Consultant
• Marketing Executive
• Graduate Development Officer
• Data Analyst
• Communications and Events Officer
• Business Development Manager