Wealth of opportunities
Congratulations on becoming an offer-holder in Politics at The University of Manchester.
As BA Social Science and BSocSc Politics and International Relations students, you will gain knowledge of significant topics across multiple subject areas.
Our interdisciplinary nature provides you with the widest range of topics and units possible.
No matter which course you hold an offer for, you will find a wealth of opportunities waiting for you.
Leading university
Top 10 UK university for Politics and International Studies (THE World University Rankings 2023).
Political insight
Home of the British Election Study offering exciting opportunities in electoral politics.
Your next steps
Accept your offer
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Your questions answered
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Explore Manchester
A brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's most liveable city.
Learning and support
Your learning experience
A week in the life of a BSocSc Politics and International Relations student
Learn more about what it might be like to study at The University of Manchester.
A week in the life of a BSocSc Politics and International Relations student PDF download (304kb)
Student support
Support on your course
We foster a vibrant learning community among staff and students in our Politics department.
You’ll make friends through our many student societies, activities, and receive support from students through our peer-assisted support scheme.
Providing high-quality education
Politics and International Relations
Joshua tells us why he chose to study Politics and International Relations at The University of Manchester.
Polling power
Professor Jane Green talks about the British Election Study.
Making a difference
Dr Paul Tobin, Lecturer in Politics, talks about defending the discipline.
Our impact
Getting gender on the devolution agenda in Greater Manchester.
Careers and employability
Make your mark at Manchester
We prepare you for a range of career options, helping you develop key skills that are in demand with employers.
Develop your skills in analytical thinking, reasoned argument and systematic expression of ideas, and gain first-hand experience through the paid work placements our Q-Step programme offers.
Find out more : about how we help you develop the skills that are valued by employers
Your future
Tom Danaher, Associate Director at Smith & Williamson in London, explains how his experience at Manchester kickstarted his career.
Find out more : about how Tom's experience at Manchester kick started his career
Study abroad
Studying abroad is an excellent opportunity to see the world and experience new cultures.
Contact us
Get in touch
Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.
Email: socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk
Visit our Politics website
Social media
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Coronavirus
You probably have concerns about the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on your application and what the next academic year will look like.
The University aims to answer your questions as best we can at this time. We have compiled a set of Frequently Asked Questions to help.
If you have any further questions, you can contact our admissions team at socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk.
Your course
Courses within this subject area
Remind yourself how much your course at Manchester has to offer you.
Courses
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Joint courses
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