Do you have an interest in politics at both national and international levels? Are you curious about contemporary political debates and a passionate follower of current affairs? Then apply for the BSc in Politics and International Relations degree at the University of Southampton. This thought-provoking BSc degree provides a comprehensive grounding in crucial topics in politics and international relations, such as the organization of political systems, the influence of political ideas and thinkers, conceptualisations of international politics and global developments, and the theory and practice of democracy in modern states. Our BSc degree is designed to develop your critical thinking skills, hone your analytical capacity, and train you in a range of research skills which are highly valued by employers. Graduates from this BSc are well placed to pursue careers in political institutions at local, national and international levels, government and the civil service, think tanks and advocacy organizations, business and journalism. Enables you to specialise in areas of contemporary political and global importance such as globalization, security studies, migration, development, international organisations, and national/regional politics. Helps develop indispensable research skills such as effective oral and written communication, problem-solving, data analysis and independent thought. Provides excellent training for a wide range of careers in the civil service, international organisations, NGOs, advocacy and lobby groups, political campaigning, journalism, as well as in a broad range of corporate and business careers. Provides a strong grounding for future postgraduate study in global politics or politics.

Employability is embedded into modules from the first year onwards and right from the first lecture. We explain the degree skills which are taught throughout the modules and offer a number of optional employability modules. The skills you will acquire are in high demand. Our degrees are a passport to vocational and non-vocational careers alike, with recent graduates employed in the Foreign Office, British Council, international organisations and NGOs. Councillor Paul Holmes is a graduate of Politics and International Relations. “Not only did I receive a degree from an internationally recognised university, I also made some great friends,” he said. “I would very much recommend studying at Southampton. It is a genuinely nice place with great facilities, friendly staff and great course mates.”