Politics & International Relations with Data Science BSc (Hons)

NCH offers a programme for students looking to pursue a degree in Politics and International Relations in London designed around both theoretical and practical application of each. The study of Politics comprises political theory, examining normative questions, and the political science of how government is organized. Likewise, the study of International Relations looks at governance, institution-building, and decision-making through an analysis of historical phenomena, economic conditions, diplomatic relations, security, and socio-cultural factors.The Politics & International Relations with Data Science BSc will not only equip you with knowledge of political institutions and their interactions, but also with the ability to communicate that knowledge creatively and accurately to a wide range of audiences, in a diverse variety of forms. You’ll compare the political institutions of different countries, analysing where they derive their legitimacy and how they interact with other institutions. You’ll take a course in political theory, questioning not only how these organizations work, but also how thinkers have theorised they ought to work. The Data Science minor programme explores the fundamentals and skills of data science, including skills in programming with data, machine learning, and natural language processing, and enables students to implement these skills at a practical level. The programme also contextualizes this knowledge and the associated skills, to allow students to appreciate their theoretical implications, and navigate the resulting ethical territory, making students well positioned in the fast-moving data science landscape.More information about the course can be found at: https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/degrees/undergraduate/politics-international-relations/politics-international-relations-with-data-science/