Bachelor of Social Sciences (BSocSc)

BSocSc Politics and International Relations

Gain the skills to critically examine international and comparative politics.

  • Duration: 3 or 4 years
  • Year of entry: 2025
  • UCAS course code: L200 / Institution code: M20
  • Key features:
  • Study abroad
  • Scholarships available

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Career opportunities

The University of Manchester is a popular choice for advancing your career.

Our graduates currently work for:

  • Google; 
  • Thomson Reuters;
  • Deloitte; 
  • HMRC; 
  • Royal Danish Embassy; 
  • Ministry Of Justice; 
  • Greater Manchester Chamber Of Commerce; 
  • Cicero Consultancy;
  • Essex County Council.

Postgraduate study with us is also a popular option for students.

The University has its own dedicated Careers Service that you will have full access to as a student and for two years after you graduate.

At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help boost your employability.

Find out more on our careers and employability  page.

Associated organisations

We are affiliated to the European Consortium for Political Research and we are a corporate member of the University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES).

We also play an active part in the Political Studies Association, International Studies Association, European International Studies Association, and the British International Studies Association.