Politics and Geography (Cornwall) The University of Exeter

Overview

The  Politics and Geography (Cornwall) programme from The University of Exeter  will give you the unique opportunity to question how politics and geography interact to shape the world we live in and learn from internationally-recognised scholars.

Career opportunities:

As a Politics and Geography graduate from The University of Exeter you will not only have an understanding of complex political and cultural issues, often in continually changing environments, but also an appreciation for how geography impacts on policy in areas such as sustainability, settlement and space and governance. Throughout your studies you will also develop a range of professional, academic and personal skills including:

• Analytical, critical and independent thinking

• Independent research

• Problem solving

• Discussion and group work

• Collecting, assessing and presenting evidence

• Written and verbal communication

• Articulating ideas and constructing arguments

• Organising, planning and time management

• Data gathering

• Report production and presentation (written and oral)

Career paths

This programme will be particularly beneficial to students with an interest in pursuing careers or postgraduate training in areas such as: 

• Local/regional/urban planning

• Green politics and policy

• Sustainability

• International aid/development

• Climate transitions

• Heritage studies

• Border studies/migration policy

• International conflict and security studies