Politics (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout this Politics (Hons) programme from University of Portsmouth you’ll learn politics theory, how the political world works and look at how our Parliament functions, as well as how the law and our institutions interact. You’ll study the historic moments that have shaped our democracy – and learn the skills required to play your part in changing minds, shaping policy and fighting inequality.

Career opportunities

The knowledge you gain on this course, coupled with the communication, research, critical thinking and analysis skills you learn, means you'll have lots of career options when you graduate.What sectors can you work in with a politics degree?

Many of our politics graduates go into people-focused roles, or in roles that allow them to do research, shape social policies or bring about social change.

Areas you could go into include:

• local and central government

• consultancy and think tanks

• lobbying

• research and policy

• teaching and lecturing (with additional training or further study)

• community development

• charity work

• careers advice

• advertising

• marketing and media

Placement year (optional)

After your second or third year, you can do an optional work placement sandwich year, to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. 

Previous students have secured placements at: 

• The Ministry of Defence 

• The House of Commons 

• National Museum of the Royal Navy 

We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your aspirations. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.

What jobs can you do with a politics degree?

Previous graduates have gone onto work in jobs such as:

• political researcher, Houses of Parliament

• assistant to Member of Parliament

• civil servant, Department for the Cabinet Office

• senior policy advisor, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

• communications officer, House of Commons

• local government administrator, Government of Jersey

• public affairs consultant

• social researcher

• information officer

• conference producer