International Relations and Politics

Why study International Relations and Politics at Liverpool John Moores University?

• Develop your own political voices and choose how to actively engage with world affairs

• Hear from experts and practitioners in the field of International Relations

• The option to study abroad for either a semester or a year with one of our overseas partners

• The option to do a year-long work placement in an international-related organisation

• Participate in field trips to visit and understand the complex workings of institutions and think tanks

• Join a highly motivated and research active academic community

• Attend the Perspectives in IR research seminar series

About your course
This innovative degree will provide a grounding in international relations theory while examining in-depth issues of enduring international significance. By examining the challenges the world faces today, we will encourage you to develop your own opinions and actively engage in politics.

The degree takes an expanded definition of International Relations and covers a range of subjects from economics, politics, law and culture to examining the actions of international organisations, nation-states and non-state actors. It provides you with an essential grounding in international relations theory and a range of specialist modules, which examine in-depth issues of enduring international significance, such as conflict, state-building, and the role of multilateral organisations.

To develop your knowledge and interest in the varying topics and roles that people do, we will hold and attend regular events and workshops with practitioners and experts.

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.

Teaching is a combination of class discussions, lectures and workshops with core academic staff and invited practitioners, experts and guest lecturers. The aim is to give you as much insight into the world of international relations as possible and this is best achieved through a mix of academic discussion and real-world experiences.

The aim in all the assessments is to test your understanding of international relations and politics. We all learn in different ways, and our assessments are a mixture of essays, essay plans, presentations and research project.