Overview

The BA (Hons) Global Studies with Politics course at the University of Essex explores how political, economic and social forces shape relationships between countries, communities and institutions. It provides an interdisciplinary perspective on global affairs, helping students examine international challenges, political ideas and changing patterns of power in an interconnected world.

What You'll Learn

• Key concepts and approaches used to understand global studies and political science.

• Political institutions, systems and processes at national and international levels.

• International relations and the factors influencing cooperation, conflict and global governance.

• Political theories and debates concerning power, authority, democracy and social change.

• Globalisation and its effects on societies, economies and political relationships.

• Contemporary international issues and their political, social and economic dimensions.

• Research methods and approaches for investigating political and global questions.

• Critical analysis, academic research, argument development and effective communication.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to analyse political and global issues from different perspectives and assess how institutions, ideas and social forces influence international affairs. They will be able to apply relevant political concepts and theories to contemporary global questions, evaluate evidence and construct well-supported arguments. Students will also develop research skills that enable them to investigate complex issues systematically, interpret information critically and communicate their conclusions clearly in academic and professional contexts.