BSc Politics and International Relations
Developed by academics at LSE, this degree will help you understand key issues facing the international community, such as the causes of war and globalisation.
You will gain knowledge and understanding of how political power is distributed and organised within the state and between states.
By studying this degree you will:
- combine a study of politics and international relations, or go on to postgraduate study in this area
- understand how political power is distributed and organised within and between states
- consider some of the key issues facing the international community such as the causes of war and globalisation.
Application deadline: 1 October
Registration deadline: 30 November
Examinations: May and June
You complete 12 courses for the Standard Route or 9 for the Graduate Entry Route.
100 courses- Standard route
- Introduction to international relations
- Introduction to modern political thought
- Introduction to political science
- Two courses (or equivalent half courses) from Selection group F1
200 and 300 courses
- Comparative politics
- International political theory
- Nationalism and international relations
- Democracy and democratisation
Two 300 courses from Selection groups E, IR or P plus
- One course (or two half courses) from Selection groups E, IR, or P plus
- One 100, 200 or 300 course (or two half courses) from any of the Selection groups
This degree will help to prepare you for careers in politics, research, management and consultancy. You could also gain entry to a master’s programme in this field. The course will help you to question and analyse information, develop arguments, and boost your analytical and communication skills – all of which are valued by employers. In some countries, qualifications earned by distance and flexible learning may not be recognised by certain authorities or regulators for the purposes of public sector employment or further study. We advise you to explore the local recognition status before you register, even if you plan to receive support from a local teaching institution.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) provides academic direction for this programme. LSE is regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences.
