Bachelor of Science [B.S] [International Politics] From Brunel University

Aims

This International Politics course offered by Brunel University London is designed to enable you to study international affairs in their political and historical contexts.You will address critical political questions, such as:

• Who has political power?
• Why do they have it?
• To whom are they accountable?
• In whose interest do they exercise it?
• What is globalisation?
• Is violent protest ever justified?

Employability

Studying international politics will equip you with a range of transferable skills that will enable you to follow the career you want after graduation. 85% of our graduates are in employment or further study six months after graduating (Unistats).Ê Regular career events for law students are offered by the University's award-wining 'Professional Development Centre' (PDC) and the Department avidly supports the professional development of our students.Ê

Careers and your future

Our students pursue a wide variety of jobs after graduating. Some Brunel graduates such as John McDonnell MP, or former Labour party general secretary Baroness McDonagh, opt for careers in politics. Others have joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Home Office, the Civil Service, GCHQ and military intelligence.

Our students pursue a wide variety of jobs after graduating. Some go into Politics and the civil service and have worked for Members of the Parliment such as John McDonnell MP, or former Labour party general secretary Baroness McDonagh.Ê Other graduates have joined Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Home Office, GCHQ and military intelligence.Ê Others work in the public and private sectors, law and NGOs whilst some graduates become researchers, teachers and librarians.