Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Politics (Placement Year) (L202)
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program description
politics is an exciting and dynamic subject, simulating debate and offering insight into how the ever-changing world around us works. it’s also a degree that can demonstrate intellectual acumen and understanding of world affairs, which will be an asset in many fields of work.
the broad-based nature of the course at brunel means students will be studying a wide breadth of modules from british politics to us foreign policy and political change. but students will not only be learning about politics – they’ll be analysing politics using the tools of political science to help deepen their understanding and critical thinking.
students can opt for a placement year to gain work experience that is highly valued by employers. brunel students have secured placements in the environmental audit committee, the house of commons, directorate of gender affairs, hm treasury and the competition commission, to name only a few.
students can also opt to take part of their degree abroad in one of brunel's partner universities in europe, or participate in an exchange programme to china or the usa to study politics in a different part of the world whilst experiencing a new culture.
brunel is a dynamic university choice for the politics course. student will be taught by politics experts who are often called on to comment on radio and television. the brunel campus has hosted the filming of bbc’s question time and is a political hub during local and national elections.
brunel politics graduates enter diverse careers. many graduates go into politics and the civil service and some are currently at gchq and military intelligence. others work in the public and private sector like the nhs, international banks, business consultancy, law, ngos and the media. whichever route you chose, a politics degree with brunel will set them up for a successful future.
Start Date
2026-01
Tuition fees
89,403 .SAR
Start Date
2027-01
Tuition fees
89,403 .SAR
