Politics & War Studies BA (Hons)

If the diverse subjects of military history and warfare, international relations and current affairs, moral philosophy and media studies interest you then this course will help you to explore those subjects and the complex associations between them.

Gain an insight into the processes behind the development of states and the shape, social consequences and resolution of armed conflict through drawing on a diverse combination of disciplines including politics, history, American studies, media, film and English literature.You’ll learn the skills of political analysis, exploring the complex and contested definitions of the political, before learning about how we actually study and research politics. Developing a fundamental understanding of the institutions and processes of modern states, both democratic and non-democratic and explore politics from an international perspective.

Program Available At (Campus) - York campus