Politics, International Studies and German - University of Warwick

**Why Warwick?** The University of Warwick is a world-leading university, born out of boldness, imagination and collaboration. We’ve built a strong reputation for upholding the highest academic and research standards. Today, more than 26,000 students thrive in a supportive, welcoming space where everything you need to study, live and have fun is close to hand. Explore what Warwick has to offer, and you’ll develop a skillset that sets you apart, and sets you up to succeed. What that success looks like is up to you. **The course** This degree enables you to explore approaches to political ideas and critically engage with political issues both nationally and globally. It will also develop an in-depth understanding of the German language, and of society and culture in Germany and Austria and their relationship to Europe and the rest of the world. Core course content focuses on political theory, international relations, and the study of modern German language. You can also choose from a variety of options from within PAIS and German, which include Themes in European Integration, Culture and Politics in the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich, and Politics of International Development. In addition, you can get involved with extracurricular activity linked to your studies, such as the PAIS Film Club. The course is good preparation for a career in politics, although it develops transferable skills in investigative and evaluative research, presentation and critical analysis that can be applied in many careers. Our graduates also emerge with strong written and oral German communication skills.