This degree is for you if you:
- wish to combine a study of politics and international relations, or go on to postgraduate study in this area
- would like to understand how political power is distributed and organized within the state and between states
- wish to consider some of the key issues facing the international community such as the causes of war and globalization
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the Colleges of the University of London and a world-leading social science institution. Academics from LSE provide the academic direction for this programme. Since its foundation in 1895, LSE has been regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences.
Its teaching and research is recognized worldwide as a benchmark of quality. The School’s academic profile spans the broad range of social sciences – disciplines that reflect how we interact with one another and with society. LSE is an institution renowned for focusing on ‘real world’ issues.
Current areas of research and expertise include globalization, human rights, risk and business management, new communications technologies, urban and regional policies, and new forms of governance. LSE alumni and former staff include 16 Nobel prize winners and 34 past or present heads of state. LSE academics come from all over the world and from many social, educational and ethnic backgrounds. They are in constant demand as commentators and analysts in the media, act as advisors to governments, and are seconded to national and international organizations.
Why choose the BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations?
✓ The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) provides academic direction for this programme. LSE is regarded as an international centre of academic excellence and innovation in the social sciences.
✓ Upon graduation you will be joining a distinguished group of successful professionals around the world who began their careers by obtaining their politics degree through the University of London International Programmes.
The academic staff of the University of London International Programmes consists of globally distinguished lecturers, holders of Masters and PhD degrees with extensive research and consultancy work, teaching experience at Greek and foreign Universities plus professional recognition in their field of expertise.