亚太研究提供了一种跨学科的方法来了解这个动态且快速增长的地区的文化，政治，社会和经济问题。核心模块将使您对政治和经济多样性以及随着时间的推移在整个亚太地区发生变化的知识有所了解，但是您还将从可选模块中进行选择，这些模块将探索中国，日本，泰国和该地区的其他州。国际关系使人们有机会了解国家之间的互动方式，以及联合国等组织的影响和贡献。您将结合关键主题的核心模块，例如安全性以及国际关系的概念，理论和研究方法，以及一系列可选模块。您可以探索自己感兴趣的主题，从援助政治到中东政治的复杂性以及欧洲极端右翼政党的兴起。
In this degree, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of two disciplines, studying international relations and the culture, history, politics and economics of the East Asian region.The region encompasses countries as diverse as Japan, China, Thailand and Indonesia, and is home to more than half the world’s population. It’s culturally, politically, and economically dynamic and vital to our understanding of the world.You’ll choose from a range of optional modules exploring topics such as East Asian religions, modern Thai history and Japanese cinema.Alongside this, you’ll study international relations, which explores how states interact with each other, and the roles of international organisations like the UN in promoting international peace and security. You’ll gain an understanding of how the ‘society of states’ has evolved and how it may be changing today.With the international skills and outlook you develop, you’ll be well prepared for a global career.This course also features the chance to take an optional study abroad or work placement year between Levels 2 and 3.Specialist facilitiesThe University Library has impressive collections of resources in English about the history and culture of the East Asian region, backed up by a range of digital materials. From day one, you can access a comprehensive training programme to help you make the most of the resources on offer.If you choose to study language modules, our Language Zone gives you access to free learning resources, including space for personal study, language learning software, and video, audio, books and magazines.Take a look around our libraries:Brotherton Library Laidlaw Library Edward Boyle Library