Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Geography (including a Foundation Year)

Discover a world of possibilities with the University's Global Affairs, Politics and International Relations with Geography degree. This dynamic and comprehensive course, hosted at the prestigious University of Chester, offers a unique blend of academic excellence, real-world experience, and a global perspective, providing you with the tools to navigate and influence the complex landscapes of international relations, politics, global affairs, and geographical dynamics.

Embark on a transformative educational journey where the intricacies of global politics and international relations are interwoven with the profound understanding of geographical factors shaping our world. Through this course, you will delve into critical global issues, exploring the interplay between political decisions, cultural dynamics, economic forces, and environmental challenges. The curriculum is meticulously designed to foster analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of the geopolitical world.

At the University of Chester, you're not just a student; you're a future global leader. Benefit from our expert staff, who bring a wealth of professional experience and academic prowess into the classroom. Engage in lively discussions, participate in stimulating workshops, and collaborate on impactful projects. Our state-of-the-art facilities and resources support your academic growth, ensuring a learning experience that is both enriching and empowering.

Beyond the classroom, immerse yourself in a vibrant campus life, with numerous opportunities to join societies, participate in debates, and attend guest lectures by leading experts. Our strong network of alumni and professional connections opens doors to internships and career opportunities, helping you pave the way to a successful and impactful career in global affairs, politics, and international relations.

Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

You will be assessed through a broad range of research, practitioner and professional coursework, that demonstrates your knowledge, skills and understanding and provides for your career aspirations. Each assessment is comprehensively supported by specialist staff, who provide workshops around assessment. Formative feedback is provided, prior to the submission of work.

Assessments may include reading diaries, critical reviews, case analyses, portfolios, posters, podcasts, policy documents, conflict mapping exercises, resilience analysis and evaluations of projects, geo-political crisis response reports, digital scrapbooks, simulated debates, independent research and practitioner and professional based tools and applications.

These assessment methods optimise learning and skill development for a diverse range of learners with unique needs and preferences, and to enable students to build a wide array of skills to thrive in the workplace. This will help to ensure that students are exposed to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the workplace and have the opportunities to build the skills and confidence to manage these effectively.