Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biomedical Science] From University of Brighton

By studying a Political Science degree at the University of Birmingham you will profit from a culture of learning that will give you the self-motivation and analytical skills that are highly valued by employers in a wide range of fields within Local Government, commerce, and the Civil Service; as well as finance, law, or even specialist journalism and the media.

You will take part in lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops, as well as a wide range of events designed to expose you to high-level speakers, who are always leaders in their field, targeted to help you build skills and experience for your CV.

The study of a Political Science degree works on two fascinating levels. First, it helps you to understand and explain what governments do. Secondly, it teaches you a huge amount about human nature. Politics is not only what political scientists study, but also an activity in which professional politicians, civil servants and ordinary citizens take part.

Throughout your time on our BA Political Science degree course, employability is a key area of focus. We help to make sure that you are employable through a range of department led and university wide initiatives which include:

Input from Professional Careers Advisers in your Curriculum

During the first year of your studies Careers Advisers from the University Careers Network team attend lectures in your course to support you with career planning from an early stage.Ê

Professional development module

You will have the unique opportunity to take advantage of a work placement as part of your final year by undertaking theÊÊProfessional Development ModuleÊas part of your optional module choices.

Careers Network

Careers NetworkÊis the UniversityÕs careers service. ÊA dedicated careers team for the College of Social Sciences will be able to support you with making career decisions and planning your career, while you are studying.Ê

Your Birmingham degree

Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends.