School: College of Social Sciences, School of Government, Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS). This four-year Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) program provides a comprehensive understanding of both domestic and global political systems, with an integrated year spent studying at a partner university overseas. You will delve into the complexities of power, diplomacy, and global affairs, gaining critical thinking and real-world insights for today's interconnected world. The course explores how states, cultures, and societies interact internationally, alongside political theory and practice. Core modules often include "Debates in World Politics I & II," "Pathways to Political Research I & II," "Global History," "Introduction to Political Theory," "Understanding International Relations," and "Understanding Politics." Your third year is spent abroad at one of the University of Birmingham’s partner institutions across Europe, North America, or Asia, immersing you in a different academic and cultural environment. This experience enhances your language skills (if applicable), independence, adaptability, and global perspective, significantly boosting your employability.

Career options for graduates are excellent and varied, benefiting from the University's strong employability focus (ranked among the top universities for graduate employment by High Fliers Research). The integrated year abroad provides invaluable international exposure and cross-cultural competencies, making graduates highly attractive to global employers. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in government (including the civil service, local and national government), diplomacy, international organizations (e.g., UN, EU), policy analysis, research (think tanks), journalism, public relations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and advocacy. The program's emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and global awareness equips students with highly transferable skills valued across diverse sectors globally.

The University of Birmingham is a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, signifying its commitment to world-class research and an outstanding teaching and learning experience. It is a highly ranked 'red brick' university in the heart of England, known for its academic excellence. Birmingham is the UK's second largest city and very multicultural, offering a vibrant and diverse environment for students. The Department of Political Science and International Studies (POLSIS) is highly ranked (e.g., #9 in the UK for research power in Politics and International Studies, REF 2021) and provides a research-led curriculum. The opportunity to study abroad further distinguishes this program, preparing graduates for a truly international career.