Your personal development
Students come to University to study a subject that interests them but education is not confined to the discipline, particularly so in the case of Politics.
Our students are highly motivated, keen to apply their studies, to be actively involved with the wider world. Not surprisingly, then, Politics students are typically involved in a wide-range of activities distinct from, but related to, their academic studies (such as volunteering).
The Department helps students to undertake relevant placements and internships. A dedicated member of academic staff helps students organise placements and internships, and monitors progress.
The Department values its intimate connection with the excellent University Careers Service. Career events are mounted in the Department, sometimes involving distinguished graduates, during the academic year. The Department believes strongly that students should access the Careers Service from their very first week at University and encourages this involvement.
Students are encouraged to study abroad. The Department has exchange relationships with comparable departments overseas such as the University of Austin, Texas and Uppsala, Sweden.