Essentials of International Relations and Political Development
About This Course
Global health; human trafficking; climate change; international terrorism; cyber (in)security - the world in the 21st century is at a complex place. In many ways, our world is more interconnected than ever before and we need to be equipped to face a host of evolving challenges.
International Relations consider the role of not only of states but also a wide range of actors on the world’s stage - from organisations to multinational corporations and from civil society groups to terrorist networks, different actors can influence policy, business and programme decisions in our spheres of influence and work.
This course provides a broad introduction to the main concepts and theories in the field of politics and international relations. Individuals will learn major theories of international relations and apply them to understand international situations and issues in the modern world. They will examine the global relations of states, power and organisations, to understand and develop solutions to global challenges and opportunities.
What You'll Learn
1) Understand the broad history, key concepts and theories of international relations.
2) Introduce the different theoretical approaches and develop a sophisticated understanding of various topics in world politics.
3) Provide analytical tools to critically evaluate some of the contemporary policy debates.
4) Develop a practical knowledge of several pressing issues in international relations and learn how to apply to their fields of work.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Bachelors degree and fluent in English