Politics, Peace and International Relations

Making a difference in the world

Deepen your understanding of global issues through practical experience with political simulation exercises, field trips and specialist workshops.

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Benefit from the expertise of one of the oldest Peace Studies teaching departments in the world.

And get access to our special collections on the 20th century peace movement.

Open the door to careers in national and local government, global governance institutions, research institutes, environmental advocacy, and non-governmental organisations.

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Courses in Politics, Peace and International Relations

Foundation Year

Apply for Foundation Year at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK applicants

Attendance:

Full-time
International Relations, Politics and Security Studies BA (Hons)

Apply for International Relations, Politics and Security Studies BA (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

Suitable for:

UK and International applicants

Attendance:

Full-time

You don’t just learn about politics. You also learn about a whole host of other aspects that are all integrated into the course.
Joseph, BSc (Hons) International Relations, Politics and Security Studies

Meet our students and alumni

Where Politics, Peace and International Relations can take you

Politics, Peace and International Relations graduates are equipped with a range of skills, allowing them to pursure a variety of careers after graduation. Recent destinations include:

Local Graduate Government Officer
Master Data Executive
Youth Justice Volunteer
Trainee Manager
Advocacy Officer
Data Analyst

Special Collections on Peace, Politics and Social Change

Our collections tell the story of peaceful protest in the 20th century. Particular strengths include archives of late 1950s and early 1960s nonviolent anti-nuclear campaigning, 1980s peace camps, and initiatives based in the University and its region.

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