Investigate governance, democracy, citizenship and the links between power and protest. Learn how to question political decision-making to help understand some of our biggest challenges, from climate change to human rights.
Placements and public engagement opportunities give you real-world experience working with policymakers and civil servants. Field trips to Whitehall and Westminster let you explore the events, ideologies, systems and policies behind modern politics. Sharpen your creative thinking and communication skills in our simulations and workshops. At master's level, explore topics more deeply from global politics, cyber security and risk analysis to public policy and international relations.
£28k average full time salary 15 months after graduating
Graduate outcomes 2020/21, published 2023
Study in Europe, East and Southeast Asia or North America
96%
undergraduates employed or in further study 6 months after graduating
Graduate outcomes 2020/21, published 2023
Politics and international relations courses
Graduates of our politics and international relations courses have gone on to careers in government, foreign affairs, humanitarian organisations and the Civil Service. Explore our undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.
Collegiality, inclusion, vision and leadership are at the core of everything we do. Our growth strategy will strengthen our thriving research, education, and knowledge exchange culture.
Student stories
My engaging class discussions helped me write my award-winning MSc dissertation
