There has never been a more relevant or exciting time to study Politics and International Relations. Increasing economic globalisation, social mobility and rapid changes in domestic, regional and global politics have a significant impact on our daily lives. Politics is about power and resources: how, where and when is power exercised, who is it exercised for, and why is it exercised in the way it is? What criteria and processes are used to justify the distribution of resources, and answer the question of who gets what, when and where?

The School of Politics, History and International Relations (PHIR) at the University of Nottingham’s Malaysia campus is uniquely well positioned to explore these issues. It offers students the opportunity to take Nottingham’s BA in International Relations (UCAS code L254) in one of the most vibrant and dynamic capital cities in Asia. Variants of the degree, combining the study of International Relations with foreign languages, are also available.

As a student you will not only acquire a detailed knowledge of politics and international relations, but also develop invaluable transferable skills, including communication and presentation, essay and report writing, information gathering and report planning. Those taking the degree with ‘languages’ will also develop linguistic skills to operate effectively in a cosmopolitan business or professional setting.

We provide a dynamic learning environment that will enrich your life. You will engage directly in our common pursuit of cutting edge, policy relevant and curiosity-driven research. In the process we will stretch you and test you; we will ask you to push yourself, and to question your assumptions and those of the people and societies around you. Above all, we will offer you an experience that will indelibly shape the way you view the world and your place in it.