Department of Politics and International Relations

If you're interested and passionate about politics, we can offer you an exciting and rewarding place to come and learn.

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My experience at the University of Mannheim

Lucy Davis-Jenkins International Experience at the University of Mannheim, Germany, BA International Relations and Politics with International Experience

"I was able to travel around Germany during my time there which was such a valuable experience"

Politics student Joanna in front of the Headquarters of medical tech company B.Braun where she did her placement

Experiencing the entrepreneurial, innovative environment within a company where everyone had such a drive to solve complex problems was fantastic

Joanna Turnbull Employment experience at B. Braun, International Relations and Politics BA

Joanna's work placement at B. Braun allowed her to focus at the crossroads of technology, politics and corporations.

Politics graduate, Jack, is pictured stood outside of 10 Downing Street.

The department makes good use of its alumni and wider professional network to give you a grounding of policymaking in practice

Jack Hunnaball Cross Government Capability Lead, Government Digital Service, BA Politics

Jack explains how the focus on practical politics on the course helped him stand out in the post-university job market.

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Prospects and Opportunities

BA International Relations and Politics student, James, talks about the different opportunities he's had while studying at Sheffield an the different paths these have opened up in his future.

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BA Politics student, Emily, discusses why she chose to study at Sheffield and why this degree was right for her.

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