Bachelor’s in Politics & International Relations

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Bachelor’s in Politics & Internati…

The Bachelor’s in Politics & International Relations is designed by the LSE, granted by the University of London and taught in small-class at Forward College campuses in 3 different European capitals.

Forward College Bachelor’s tuition programme includes:

100% small group teaching (on average 15 students per class)
Weekly one-on-one tutoring for individualised feedback and guidance
Frequent evaluations to track your progress throughout the year and ensure your success at the final exams
Induction programme where you will better understand your learning style and adopt the most relevant learning methods for you

Gain knowledge and understanding of how political power is distributed and organised within the state and between states
Understand key issues facing the international community, such as the causes of war and globalisation
Gain knowledge and understanding of how political power is distributed and organised within the state and between states.

These degrees develop intellectual and practical skills that are relevant across a wide range of career opportunities. UoL graduates have found work with a huge variety of employers including multilateral and intergovernmental organisations, non-governmental organisations, banking and accounting services, local and national governments, educational establishments, and media and publishing companies. Others have opted to continue studying these academic disciplines, or have transferred the skills they developed to other disciplines, such as law.

The building blocks of
the programme

If you want to prepare for a career in government or international roles in a corporate organisation or NGO, this interdisciplinary degree is a perfect match. Developed by LSE, this degree will help you understand key issues facing the international community, such as the causes of war and globalisation.

As with all BSc Programmes designed by the LSE, students take four courses each year, made up of a combination of compulsory and optional choices.

NB: availability of courses depends on student interest, and not all of the below courses may be available for study during years 2 and 3. Some courses carry pre-requisites – please refer to the UoL course list for additional information. Please note that students select a maximum of 4 courses per year of study.

International Relations: Theories, Concepts, and Debates Introduction to Political Science Introduction to International Political Thought

One course selected from the following list:

Introduction to International Development Business and Management in a Global Context World History since 1945

Comparative Politics Democracy and democratisation International Political theory

One course selected from the following list:

Foreign policy analysis International Political Economy Core management concepts

Compulsory course for students who did not take Foreign Policy Analysis in Year 2:

International organisations

Choose three or four courses from the following list, depending on whether you completed Foreign Policy Analysis in Year 2:

International organisations Security in international relations Global environmental problems and politics Complex Emergencies and Humanitarian Responses Development management Entrepreneurship

Before graduating from Forward College, we recommend students pursue an internship, whether for career exploration purposes or to gain practical, valuable, and much sought-after experience. For bachelor’s students, an internship is not mandatory, but is highly recommended.

Internship

An internship during college prepares you for the world of work and its challenges.

Expected working time: 6-8 weeks