Politics and International Relations BSc (Hons)

University of Exeter

Overview
Youll learn how government is constituted and how politics takes place on a global scale
Run by the prestigious Centre for Computational Social Science (C2S2), you will learn the practical data science skills that you'll need to research, and offer impactful insights into the political world.
Our optional work placement gives you the opportunity to use your new skills in the real world. Typically lasting 3 to 6 weeks you can choose from a wide range of organisations
We place considerable emphasis on teaching in small groups allowing you to actively discuss and debate your ideas and work closely with academic staff
Youll build CV enhancing skills in research techniques, quantitative data analysis and software relevant to a variety of careers
Your future
Develop skills valued by employers
As a Politics and International Relations graduate you will have an understanding of complex political and cultural issues, often in changing environments which will be valued by employers in both the public and private sectors. Alongside this you will gain a range of academic and professional skills including:

Analytical, critical and independent thinking
Independent research
Problem solving
Discussion and group work
Collecting, assessing and presenting evidence
Written and verbal communication
Researching, judging and evaluating complex information
Articulating ideas and constructing arguments
Organising, planning and time management
Career paths
The University has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and our graduates compete very successfully in the employment market.