Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Law, School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies. This four-year Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons) program provides an intellectually challenging and enriching experience, focusing on the politics of individual countries, governments, and the relationships between nations, communities, and individuals, with a strong emphasis on analytical and research skills, and an integrated year studying abroad. The curriculum follows the same structure as the standard BSc Politics and International Relations but with an additional year spent at a partner university overseas. You will explore power, its distribution, and its consequences, engaging with topics such as political theory, comparative government, international relations theories, and research methods (including quantitative political analysis, as indicated by the BSc designation and Bristol Q-Step partnership). The year abroad offers an exciting opportunity to experience and study a different society and culture, broadening your academic horizons and enriching your understanding of global politics.

Career options for graduates are highly diverse and significantly enhanced by the international experience and the University of Bristol's strong reputation with employers. As a member of the UK's prestigious Russell Group, Bristol graduates are highly targeted by top UK employers. The program prepares you for successful careers in government (local and central), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), international organizations, finance, law, media, education, research, and the public and voluntary sectors. The emphasis on analytical skills, critical thinking, and the global perspective gained from the year abroad makes graduates exceptionally competitive in a wide array of professional fields. Bristol itself is southwest England's largest city, known as a vibrant tech and startup hub, offering further opportunities.

The University of Bristol 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 has a great reputation with employers in the UK, with Bristol graduates being highly sought after. Bristol is southwest England's largest city and is known as a dynamic tech and startup hub, providing an exciting and politically engaged environment for students. The university's staff are global leaders in many areas of political study, including security, European politics, gender, political philosophy, international development, and environmental politics, ensuring teaching is informed by cutting-edge research.