Students of politics ask important and fascinating questions about the contemporary world: Who wields power? How did they come by this power? Should we obey them? After debating these fundamental matters graduates from Leicester have the capacity to think independently and critically, and go on to a wide range of exciting careers.

In recent years, Politics graduates have proceeded into a number and wide variety of careers, including administration (public and private), the legal profession, teaching, personnel and financial services. Around a quarter of graduates undertake further training, often at Masters level.