Why study Politics? Politics has a major influence on our rapidly changing global society. You will study how different countries are governed and ruled, the relationships between nations, the prosecution or avoidence of war and be able to identify political issues and events and critically debate political processes and systems.
Course highlights
In the second year of the course, there are opportunities to participate on International Student Exchange Programmes organised by the Department to the Czech Republic and Poland
What the students say
“I had a fantastic three years studying Politics at Plymouth University. Studying for a degree is, however, very different to anything I had done before and I am enjoying the challenge. The set up is very much geared towards the students.”
Penny Howard - Graduate
Career opportunities
Students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills for employment/careers working in a variety of environments including local, national and European government administration, journalism and the media, management, financial services, law, politics and public relations.
The Department of Politics & International Relations has pioneered the introduction of graduate skills into this course, designed to enable graduates to take control of their own future career development, in a world of employment that is marked by rapid organisational and technological change.
Student may choose to continue studing after graduating. The Department of Politics & International Relations offers students the opportunity of taking a Masters (MA) in International Relations which can be taken on a full- or part-time basis.
Entry requirements
A level/AS level/Vocational A level: 240 pts (including a minimum of 160 pts from two A levels or a 12-unit Vocational A level). Other combinations and non-A level qualifications considered.
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Why study Politics? Politics has a major influence on our rapidly changing global society. You will study how different countries are governed and ruled, the relationships between nations, the prosecution or avoidence of war and be able to identify political issues and events and critically debate political processes and systems.
Course highlights
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