As one of Europe's most creative and diverse civilisations, Italy has a fascinating and influential history. On this joint honours programme, you will study the Italian language in the context of Italian culture and alongside Politics.

Study Italian with us, and you will learn the language in the context of some of the most famous and influential works of Italian literature, art and cinema.

Our programme covers a range of political systems, institutions, processes and ideas. You will explore a variety of issues within:

politics
political theory
public theory
You will also study international relations in Europe, Russia, Africa and the US.

The skills you develop will allow you to understand and evaluate political issues and problems in the contemporary world. These include the morality of political action, and the limits of freedom and justice.