Politics (Hons)

Discover how to get into politics as you:

• study political theory, global politics, public policy, and political analysis
• focus on topics of contemporary political importance, for example, globalisation, public policy, constitutional politics, security studies and migration
• choose from a wide array of topics through optional modules, including political topics relating to the UK, the EU or the US, and modules in criminology, economics or ethics

A BSC Politics degree from the University of Southampton will:

• develop your critical thinking skills
• hone your analytical capacity
• train you in a range of research skills that are highly valued by employers

You'll develop transferable skills such as:

• effective oral and written communication
• problem solving
• data analysis

This degree gives excellent training for a range of careers, including roles in:

• the civil service and international organisations
• NGOs, advocacy and lobby groups
• political campaigning
• journalism
• a broad range of business sectors