the United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | GBP 0 per year | GBP 0 per year |
Overview
Make sense of the world and the forces shaping nations. Understand the factors behind war, conflict and collaboration between states. Explore what democracy, freedom and equality mean to people at home and abroad.
On this BA (Hons) International Relations and Politics degree, you’ll analyse the global and local issues influencing society, from global migration to the rise of populist politics – and learn the skills needed to help enact change, shape opinions, and tackle inequality. You’ll explore politics theory in action through the latest developments in British and international politics.
You’ll also consider what you can do with a politics degree, setting yourself up for careers in local and national government, international diplomacy, security, lobbying, academic research, the charity sector and the media.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
The analytical skills you’ll develop as you study with us are in demand - you can access a range of jobs with a politics and international relations degree, with a demonstrable ability to understand complex issues and find solutions to them. This puts roles across government agencies, NGOs, charities, think tanks and international organisations within your reach.
And with technology continuing to develop at a frantic pace, there’s an ever-increasing demand for graduates with the knowledge required to ensure new developments are ethical.
When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills and cultural experience to work.
What can you do with a Politics and International Relations degree?
Graduates from this degree have gone on to careers in the following sectors:
Placement year (optional)
After the second or third year of your international relations and politics degree, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.
Taking an optional placement year will give you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role. We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.
Previous students have been on placements to organisations such as:
You could also choose to set up your own business, or take a voluntary placement.
What jobs can you do with an International Relations and Politics degree?
Recent graduates have gone on to roles including:
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