Our unique integrated masters course will give you in-depth knowledge of political science, public policy and international affairs. A distinctive feature of the course is the focus on application, and our emphasis on political and social change. 

Over the four or five years of the course (depending on whether you choose to take a Professional Training placement) you’ll explore a variety of social and political issues. You can tailor your degree with specialist modules that match your interests. In your final year, you’ll study masters-level modules and complete a dissertation project. 

Your masters-level modules will cover topics such as: 

• International politics and public affairs 
• Leadership 
• Negotiating and lobbying 
• Political communication 
• Campaigning and global governance international public administration.

Recent graduates from the Department of Politics have secured roles such as: 

• Outreach Manager, House of Commons 
• Funding Manager, Latsis Organisation 
• Researcher, Department for Exiting the European Union 
• Press Officer, People’s Vote UK 
• Graduate Intern, Deutsche Bank 
• Commercial Real Estate Manager, Wells Fargo 
• Market Research Manager, GfK 
• Business Development Executive, Screenpages Ltd 
• Researcher, Westminster Forum Projects 
• Graduate Intern, Ipsos MORI 
• Corporate Finance Advisor, Department for Transport 
• Bid Analyst, Serco Ltd.