Politics is not a spectator sport

Politics isn’t a spectator sport where you take notes on things happening in Westminster. Our Politics courses encourage you to take part, so we do all we can to get you out of the lecture theatre and into the thick of it.

The Politics Society

You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in a range of extra-curricular activities, such our active Politics Society which gives you the chance to see politics in action. Discussing wide ranging political realities with students who hold a variety of differing political ideals will develop your debating skills, help you to engage in the subject and enhance your studies in a supportive environment.

Placements and Study Abroad

On all of our politics courses we offer you the opportunity to undertake a 90-hour work placement here in the UK, to put the skills you’ve learnt into practice and make useful industry contacts too. On most of our Politics courses we also give you the chance to study abroad for a term in your second year as part of the exchange programme, previous students have studied in America, France, Italy and Spain.* All of which will help you to stand out when entering the job market.

*Study abroad opportunities are not available for Economics and Politics BSc(Hons), English Language and Politics BA(Hons), and History and Politics BS(Hons) as you have the option to do a full placement year on these courses.

“I spent a semester in Spain at the European University of Madrid. The experience improved my teamwork, independence and communication skills. I gained familiarity with international standards, laws and regulations, which will be beneficial for future employment.”

Shekera Rowe graduated from International Politics BSc(Hons) in 2019