BA International Relations and Politics

The single honours degree in International Relations and Politics provides a solid grounding in the basics of political analysis and political theory, but in subsequent years focuses on the international dimension; looking at international institutions, trade and globalization and theories of international relations.

Sheffield is one of the top-rated departments in Politics and International Relations in the United Kingdom. The department's reputation was confirmed with the award of the highest possible ratings for both research and teaching. You will be taught by academics who are at the forefront of the subject. The department's aim is to give students an in-depth understanding of politics and political issues, supported by a range of personal transferable skills, including communication and presentation skills, working in groups, writing reports and essays, gathering information and planning projects.

Level One

• Five core modules in Politics worth 100 credits:
  POL113 Introduction to Political Analysis
  POL109 Comparing Modern Polities
  POL110 An Introduction to the History of Western Political Thought
  POL111 The Politics of Globalisation
  POL114 Introduction to Security Studies
• Either POL112 British Politics
  or
  Unrestricted modules worth 20 credits. These can be from Politics or any other Department.

Level Two

• Two core modules in Politics worth 40 credits:
  POL229 Political Analysis: Research Design and Data Analysis
  POL223 Contemporary International Relations Theory
• Four option modules in Politics worth 80 credits

Level Three

• Two core modules in International Politics worth 60 credits - Either POL3017 Dissertation in Politics, POL3103 Work Based Learning Dissertation or POL3104 Dissertation in Political Analysis, and POL3018 Advanced Political Analysis;
• Two L3 Politics taught modules;
• One L3 Politics project option relating to one of the taught modules.