This course allows you to shape your studies around the global issues you’re most passionate about. From conflict to climate change, you’ll get to the core of current political thinking and cross borders to challenge the concepts and ideas in justice, power, security, political economy and ethics. You'll develop the ability to think critically about regional, national and international politics, ideas and institutions - preparing you for a variety of career paths that give you the potential to stand up and make a difference. Assessment varies from module to module and includes a combination of exams, written essays and project work. On completion of this course many of our students organise work placements out of term time in an area that interests them. We encourage you to do this so you can gain workplace experience and a deeper insight into issues that interest you. Previously, students have spent the summer months interning at Ernst and Young, the Houses of Parliament and even the Mayor's Office in New York.