Bachelor of Science (Honours) - International Politics (L240)

Politics is an exciting and dynamic subject, simulating debate and offering insight in how the ever-changing world around us works. It’s also a degree that can demonstrate a student's intellectual acumen and understanding of world affairs, which will be an asset in so many fields of work.

As well as providing a foundation in the approaches and theories of politics and international relations, through this degree students will develop their understanding of the importance of politics in a globalising and integrating world.

Whether students are studying modern Africa, imperialism or Trump’s foreign policy, they will not just learn about politics, they’ll be analysing politics using the tools of political science and philosophy to help deepen their understanding and critical thinking.

Students can opt for a placement year and gain work experience that is highly valued by employers. Brunel students have secured placements in the Environmental Audit Committee, the House of Commons, Directorate of Gender Affairs, HM Treasury and the Competition Commission, to name only a few.

Students can also opt to take part of their degree abroad in one of Brunel's partner universities in Europe, or participate in an exchange programme to China or the USA to study politics in a different part of the world whilst experiencing a new culture.

Brunel is a dynamic university choice for the politics course. Students will be taught by politics experts who are often called on to comment on radio and television. The Brunel campus has hosted the filming of BBC’s Question Time and is a political hub during local and national elections.

Brunel politics graduates enter diverse careers. Many of former graduates go into politics and the civil service and some are currently at GCHQ and military intelligence. Others work in the public and private sector like the NHS, international banks, business consultancy, law, NGOs and the media. Whichever route students chose, an international politics degree with Brunel will set them up for a successful future.