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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 - MA
- 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.
of Politics students are satisfied with the quality of their course (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2023)
of BA (Hons) Politics FT graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of finishing their degrees (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21)
of MA Politics and Public Policy graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of finishing their degrees (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2020/21)
Meet our Politics and International Relations students
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations
BA (Hons) Politics
BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations
What’s next after your Politics or International Relations 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.
The job titles below give an indication of the careers our graduates have pursued:
- civil servant (including HM Treasury)
- political assistant (including the Houses of Parliament and local government)
- politician (including Councillors and MPs)
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Experience Social and Political Sciences
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Department of Social and Political Sciences
The Department of Social and Political Sciences provides a vibrant and close-knit academic community for staff and students. We take a progressive, sector-leading approach to the study of politics and international relations, encouraging student involvement in both traditional and practical forms of learning.
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.