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Politics & International Studies

Politics & International Studies is an engaging and globally relevant subject that explores how societies are governed, how political decisions are made, and how countries interact on the international stage. It examines issues such as power, democracy, conflict, diplomacy, human rights, globalisation and public policy, helping students understand the forces that shape our world and influence people's lives.

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What will you learn?

  • Develop an understanding of political systems, institutions and processes at local, national and international levels.

  • Study political ideologies, governance, public policy and democratic systems.

  • Explore international relations, diplomacy, security and global governance.

  • Analyse contemporary global challenges such as climate change, migration, conflict, inequality and international development.

  • Learn how governments, international organisations and non-state actors influence decision-making.

  • Develop skills in critical thinking, research, debate and policy analysis.

  • Examine the role of law, economics, history and culture in shaping political outcomes.

  • Strengthen written and verbal communication skills through essays, presentations and discussions.

  • Learn how to assess evidence, evaluate competing perspectives and formulate well-reasoned arguments.

Career Prospects

A degree in Politics & International Studies equips graduates with strong analytical, communication and research skills that are highly valued across a wide range of sectors

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Career opportunities include:

  • Policy Adviser

  • Diplomatic Service Officer

  • Civil Servant

  • Political Researcher

  • International Development Officer

  • Public Affairs Consultant

  • Government Relations Specialist

  • Intelligence and Security Analyst

  • Human Rights Advocate

  • Political Risk Analyst

  • Communications and Public Relations Officer

  • Journalist or Political Correspondent

 

Many students continue to postgraduate study in areas such as international relations, public policy, diplomacy, security studies, political science, global development or law.

Universities to look for:

  • University of Oxford

  • London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  • University of Cambridge

  • King's College London

  • SOAS University of London

  • University College London (UCL)

  • The University of Edinburgh

  • The University of Warwick

  • University of St Andrews

  • The University of Manchester

  • Queen Mary University of London

  • Essex, University of

  • The University of Sheffield

  • Durham University

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Exeter

  • University of Glasgow

  • University of Sussex

  • University of Birmingham

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of Leeds

  • Queen's University Belfast

  • University of Bath

  • Newcastle University

  • University of Strathclyde

  • Cardiff University

  • University of Southampton

  • University of York

  • City St George’s, University of London

  • University of Kent

  • Loughborough University

  • University of Reading

  • Oxford Brookes University

  • Lancaster University

  • Swansea University

  • Aberystwyth University

  • Royal Holloway, University of London

  • University of Liverpool 

  • Coventry University

  • University of Aberdeen

  • University of East Anglia (UEA)

  • Goldsmiths, University of London

  • University of Leicester

  • Kingston University, London

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