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- History with International Relations - BA (Hons)
- History with Politics - BA (Hons)
- International Relations - BA (Hons)
- International Relations - MA
- International Relations and Security - MA
- Politics - BA (Hons)
- Politics and International Relations - BA (Hons)
- Politics and Public Policy - MSc
- Public Policy - MSc
Politics and International Relations at NTU
Are you fascinated by our changing world? Passionate about current affairs? See yourself working in local government or at the UN? Our internationally recognised research directly feeds into your degree, making sure you’re learning about the latest findings in your field.
Grounded in the contemporary theories, research and debates that are shaping this dynamic field of enquiry, these courses will enable you to advance your experience and knowledge of both policies and political arenas – from a local, national and international perspective.
With support from our expert staff and their internationally recognised research, you’ll consolidate your skills, whilst developing your practical knowledge through work-based learning. Through this informed balance of theory and practice, you’ll build the key vocational skills required for an applied career in a range of domestic and global roles.
in the UK for Politics (Guardian University Guide 2027)
in the UK for International Relations (Guardian University Guide 2027)
What do our Politics and International Relations students say?
Georgia Howe
Hear from BSc Politics and International Relations student, Georgia Howe, about her highlights of studying at NTU.
Yasmine Tanjeer
Alum, Yasmine Tanjeer, tells us about her current role as Governance and Peace Team Assistant at the United Nations Development Programme and how the BA (Hons) International Relations helped her prepare for her career.
Charlotte Gough
BA (Hons) Politics student, Charlotte, tells us about her time on the course.
Amazing support with interesting lecturers who clearly care about their subject. 2nd and 3rd year have a range of modules and you get to choose some yourself so you are studying subjects you really care about.
Student Crowd Review
What careers can you pursue after your degree?
Our courses will open doors for you and enable you to explore careers in a wide range of fields in both the public and private sectors.
Helping you explore your options and gain the skills, knowledge, experience, and confidence for future careers is central to the course. Our courses will provide you with a range of subject-specific and key transferable skills.
A lot of high-skilled jobs recognise the value of graduates having an openness and understanding of national and international events, institutional processes, and the importance of appreciating social and cultural difference – all of which this course will help you develop.
Our graduates have been employed in organisations and businesses such as the UK government, HMRC, DEFRA, the Ministry of Justice, and the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, PwC, Network Rail, and Alstom.
They have gone on to enjoy successful careers as:
- civil servants
- policy advisers
- parliamentary assistants
- politicians
- strategy analysts
- police officers
- business consultants.
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Campus and facilities
The state-of-the-art facilities at every NTU campus are uniquely developed to meet the needs of our students and will prepare you for working in your chosen industry.