Wealth of opportunities
Congratulations on becoming an offer-holder in Politics at The University of Manchester.
As 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.
Leading university
Study at a top ten UK university for Politics and International Studies (THE World University Rankings 2024).
Graduate prospects
95% of students went on to employment or further study 15 months after graduating, with an average salary of £33,500 within 5 years (Discover Uni).
Your next steps
Accept your offer
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Your questions
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Explore Manchester
Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2019) and the city voted 3rd Best in the World (TimeOut, 2021).
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.
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
Website: Politics
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Your course
Courses within this subject area
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Courses
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Joint courses
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