The beginning of the twenty-first century has witnessed a dramatic transformation of the global political landscape, with rapidly shifting regime change and new types of political actor transcending national borders. This programme will provide you with a firm grounding in political analysis and a critical insight into the real politics behind the headlines. You will build a portfolio of in-depth study of many of the defining events and dynamics of modern society, across Europe, North America, Africa and Asia, providing an understanding of the world that will prove invaluable in either further academic study or a range of professional careers. Drawing on the unique range of country and conceptual expertise in the School of Politics and International Studies (POLIS), you will be able to tailor your module selection to suit your interests, needs and career plans. We aim to provide you with an intellectually rigorous and exciting environment in which to study, and an array of academic topics in which we possess expertise.