Subject Area
Politics and International Relations
Explore real-world challenges which influence lives locally, nationally and internationally. At Newcastle we will take you beyond the headlines and bring political issues alive.
Be an independent thinker and researcher
Politics is one of the most dynamic and diverse academic subjects.
You will study everything from pressing issues of international crisis to the latest domestic developments.
Choose topics which span continents and ideologies according to your interests.
Combine your studies with other subject areas to broaden your knowledge and equip you for a wide range of careers.
International Foundation course
We also offer an International Foundation course in Humanities and Social Sciences. This course prepares you for an undergraduate degree in a range of subjects from law to media, to politics to combined honours.
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