在英国退欧，工党和保守党的重大重组，UKIP等较小政党的崛起（和苦难）之间，在移民，NHS资金和英国联盟的未来等问题上的紧张关系，再没有比现在更有趣的时刻了让自己沉浸在政治研究中。政治学学位涵盖了所有这些以及更多内容，重点关注棘手的问题，例如什么是正义，谁来统治我们应该采用哪种经济体系等等。政治专业的毕业生在政府（即内政部），地方政府，NHS，教学，智囊团和咨询公司，国际组织（即联合国），非政府组织，公共机构，游说，营销和企业等领域从事各种职业。持续时间-3年全职工作，4年工作实习三明治
Understand the political issues shaping – and dividing – societies around the world, and discover the integral role politics plays in every aspect of people’s lives globally.On this political studies degree, you’ll tackle the major issues facing people and politicians today, including Brexit, the NHS, and life in a ‘post-truth’ world.You’ll learn politics theory, how the political world works and look at how our Parliament functions, as well as how the law and our institutions interact. You’ll study the historic moments that have shaped our democracy – and learn the skills required to play your part in changing minds, shaping policy and fighting inequality.Course highlights<br>Learn from staff at our Centre for European and International Studies Research (CEISR), whose research directly impacts government policy<br>Tailor your politics degree by choosing optional modules that match your interests and career ambitions, from gender in politics, to radicalisation and the rise of the far-right<br>Attend events and talks led by people working in local, national and international government (including current MPs and staff from the US Department of Defence), and political journalism<br>Go on field trips to locations such as the Houses of Parliament <br>Take part in a simulated ‘academic conference’, where you’ll present political theory in a paper that will be discussed with your peers<br>Have the opportunity to organise your own political campaign in your second year, on a political issue you care about<br>Choose to do a work placement year after your second or third year on this Connected Degree - we're the only UK university to offer flexible sandwich placements for undergraduates4 years sandwich with work placement