Politics and International Relations - University of Chichester Skip to content Politics and International Relations Politics and International Relations Investigate how people understand the world and explore global issues See our courses Politics and International Relations Investigate how people understand the world and explore global issues See our courses Top 30 UK university out of 123 institutions Guardian University Guide 2026 Gold highest award for teaching excellence Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 Complete University Guide 2023 6th in the UK for 'teaching on my course' National Student Survey 2025 Delve into modern concepts within a supportive learning environment Expert teaching Learn from experts who publish books and present at conferences on the same issues they teach. Smaller teaching groups Our smaller class sizes mean that staff get to know you to deliver better learning and support for our students. One-to-one support Receive regular and personalised support from your tutors throughout your degree. Study current issues Examine the underlying conditions of modern-day issues such as climate change and race relations. Politics and International Relations Courses Discover courses that challenge you to unlock ideas of how we interact with each other and explore key global issues Select a learning level All Undergraduate Foundation Options BA (Hons) Politics and Contemporary History Explore how contemporary historical and political events have shaped modern society. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Politics and Contemporary History 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) VL12 Study politics both from a policy-oriented and an academic perspective Examine significant events and periods from contemporary history Learn from experts in their fields Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of BA (Hons) Politics and Contemporary History BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations Explore the exciting and complex worlds of contemporary politics and international relations. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) L291 Study political events, conflicts, challenges and their effects on relationships between states Build your degree around your own research interests Learn from experts in their fields Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations BA (Hons) Politics and Philosophy & Ethics Explore questions of social justice, bio-ethics and the nature of truth from different political and philosophical perspectives. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Politics and Philosophy & Ethics 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) LV25 Study the links between philosophy, ethics and contemporary political events, conflicts and challenges Build your degree around your own research interests Learn from experts in their fields Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of BA (Hons) Politics and Philosophy & Ethics LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations Study the foundation of legal knowledge as you explore key aspects of contemporary international relations. View details Quick view LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations 3 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) ML12 Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge Understand Britain's place in the international context Gain key skills in analysis, negotiation and international communication Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year Complete an introductory year before you study the foundation of legal knowledge and explore key aspects of contemporary international relations. View details Quick view LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year 4 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) ML16 Build your academic skills on an initial foundation year Learn the seven core foundations of legal knowledge Understand Britain's place in the international context Gain key skills in analysis, negotiation and international communication Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of LLB (Hons) Law with International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year Builds your academic skills with a foundational first year before progressing onto the full degree programme. Ideal for those who don't meet the standard degree route entry requirements. View details Quick view BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year 4 years full time Bishop Otter Campus (Chichester) L206 Study political events, conflicts, challenges and their effects on relationships between states Build your degree around your own research interests Learn from experts in their fields Smaller class sizes for better learning View course details of BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations with Integrated Foundation Year Library facilities Discover over half a million print and online resources The University of Chichester library holds more than 200,000 books with additional access to over 500,000 eBooks. There are also around 380 print subscriptions to journals, as well as electronic access to a further 12,000 journals containing over 20 million articles to support your independent research. Careers Open up your future career paths as you gain highly valued skills Employability is central to every course, and our Politics and International Relations courses have seen graduates continue into careers within teaching, law, research, local government, civil service, environmental regulation, not-for-profit groups and HR. Work placements Gain vital workplace experience built into your studies Our dedicated work placement modules allow you to gain experience working in professional settings, such as charities, museums, local government, heritage sites, and many more. Study global issues Examine relations between states and global issues from around the world Our International Relations options allow you to study a full range of current global challenges, including terrorism, global warming, migration, and health. See our courses Related subjects History Explore your passion for history as you develop your analytical and critical thinking skills. 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