Globalisation: History, Politics and Culture BA (Hons)

Explore the many dimensions of globalisation through politics, history, and culture in this distinctive course. <br/><br/>The Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture degree sharpens your critical thinking on vital world issues like migration, human rights, racism, imperialism, and environmental sustainability and gives you the means to think critically about our globalised experience. <br/><br/>You will study past and present challenges, such as the West-Middle East relations and decolonisation, in small, engaging seminars with passionate, research-active experts. <br/><br/>On graduating, you will be equipped for rewarding careers in journalism, politics, publishing, teaching, NGOs, business, or academia.<br/><br/>**TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE**<br/><br/><br/>- Expert staff: your teaching team includes academics who develop leading research as part of the Centre for Applied Philosophy, Politics and Ethics.<br/><br/><br/>- Small group assessed seminars: a distinctive feature of this course is its focus on verbal communication, helping to ensure you develop your capacity to discuss and debate ideas, and to speak confidently and clearly in public. Group and individual presentations feature prominently in seminar work and our final year project includes an oral presentation.<br/><br/><br/>- Second year placement: you have the opportunity to take a placement, giving you valuable work experience and contacts.<br/><br/><br/>- An interdisciplinary approach: drawing on, and combining, various disciplines to understand topics and ideas, you will develop a deep and multilayered approach to contemporary issues.<br/><br/><br/>- An engaging curriculum: you will benefit from a curriculum designed to be both challenging and stimulating, with a mix of lectures, seminars, debates, and collaborative projects. <br/><br/><br/>- Real-world application: this course encourages you to apply theoretical approaches to real-world issues, preparing you to address contemporary global challenges.<br/><br/><br/>- Join a vibrant community: our programme offers visiting researchers and practitioners, reading groups, public lectures and workshops.<br/>

At Brighton, you'll study in a way that prepares you for your future. Essential graduate skills are built into every course, and you can make your CV stand out even more with optional placements and study abroad. Through practical, hands-on learning, you'll graduate confident with the knowledge and skills to make a difference and kick-start your career.<br/><br/>Brighton don't just want you to succeed, but to feel good too! From their flexible admissions process to academic and wellbeing support networks, Brighton will help you have a smooth transition to university. <br/><br/>The University of Brighton is based on the south coast, between the sea and the Sussex countryside. Brighton is one of the most unique cities in the UK and it is bursting with life. Independent and inclusive, students can enjoy shopping, green spaces, sports facilities and brilliant nightlife. The music and arts scene is up-and-coming; with the city being home to galleries and museums, in addition to hosting world-famous music acts. There is also the AMEX stadium, where the Premier League Brighton and Hove Albion FC play their matches. Brighton truly has it all!