The discipline of politics includes study of institutions of government, party politics, political behaviour and citizen movements, processes of democratization and democratic theory, the growing impact of the internet and new media, and the role of identity and ideology in shaping social and cultural life in the UK, Europe, and across the globe.
The Politics programme is offered at the Royal Holloway University of London. Politics is a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary subject, drawing on history, sociology, philosophy and other fields in the human sciences to study the deployment of relations of power at at all levels of social life.
This course covers political ideas and processes in countries throughout the world, allowing you to examine issues fundamental to our times. You will gain a solid foundation in politics and government and political theory both in Britain and abroad, studying subjects such as democracy in Britain, comparative political institutions, migration, ethnicity, and multiculturalism. The course's flexibility allows you to choose specialist subjects in fields such as European integration and media, politics and communication policy.
The Department of Politics and International Relations has a strong commitment to high quality, cutting-edge research which informs our teaching. This includes research into areas such as security, international diplomacy, international law, the use of military force, the European Union and the impact of new communication technology on politics, nationalism and migration.
The degree is an excellent preparation for a wide range of employment opportunities in business, policy, journalism, teaching and many other careers.
Why choose this course?
- The curriculum is advanced and reflects the most recent research in the discipline.
- Study in a warm, engaging environment with student-friendly academic and administrative staff.
- We have strong links with universities elsewhere in Europe, as well as in the USA and in Asia.
- You will be supported by a Personal Adviser who will guide you through your choice of course units, examinations and will advise you on your progress.
Employability & career opportunities
The Department offers rigorous degree courses which will prepare you for a broad range of careers in both the private and public sectors and also for professional training in areas such as law, accountancy and management.
Our graduates are highly employable and, in recent years, have entered many different roles in the Civil Service, accountancy, management, journalism, broadcasting, computing, higher education, teaching, and politics and diplomacy themselves. A substantial number of our graduates go on to further study, entering postgraduate programmes at Royal Holloway or other prestigious institutions at home and abroad.
