BA (Hons) Politics & International Relations including Foundation Year
**Reasons to choose Kingston**– You’ll be able to combine your study of politics and international relations with a special focus on human rights and social justice.– The course has a strong emphasis on the practical skills needed to be successful in the world of politics-related work.– This course helps you make an informed contribution to political life in your community and become active in our democratic society.**This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences**This foundation year is taught at the University giving you a taste of academic life in a supportive environment.The year gives you the academic and technical preparation for undergraduate study in a wide range of social sciences subjects. Lectures, labs andtutorials will give you a broad understanding across subjects including economics, criminology, politics, sociology and psychology.**About this course**How can citizens work together to achieve common goals? How can the UK adapt to the continuing challenges of Brexit? How do world events impact on our daily lives? This course gives you the knowledge to debate these questions and many others. Crucially, you’ll also develop the skills necessary to make a practical difference in the world and enhance your employability.This course offers a wide choice of topics, such as political ideals, global terrorism and developmental economics. You’ll have the opportunity to specialise in areas of particular interest.You’ll complete a research project on a topic of interest, for which you’ll have training in research skills. The project will culminate in a presentation at our annual student conference.