Politics degrees

Through our Radical Futures research centre we harness disruptive ideas, open debate and progressive thinking to redress the inequalities and social injustices of the twenty-first century.

Join us for a Humanities and Social Science Explorer event: Wed 19th April, 10am – 2.30pm

Come and see what it’s like to study Humanities and Social Science subjects at university.

Join actor, singer and playwright Tayo Aluko for an event at the University of Brighton on 3rd November, 6-8pm

Nigerian-born Aluko is based in Liverpool, UK, where he worked previously as an architect, and he’ll be joining us to present Tayo Aluko – Art as Weapon: Some Pan Africanist Examples, survey of artists from the African Diaspora who use their arts in the fight against oppression.

Dr Sophie Lewis workshop and lecture on new book Abolish the Family (Fri 7 Oct)

Dr Lewis of the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research teaches courses on feminist, trans and queer politics and philosophy – join us at the University of Brighton for an afternoon workshop with her (2-5pm), followed by a lecture at 6pm.

Dr Nicola Khan in BBC discussion of Afghan migrant experience

School of Humanities and Social Science academic Dr Nichola Khan will feature on Radio 4’s Thinking Allowed on 6 October, discussing the experience of Afghan migrants in England.

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If you have a degree in politics, you may be attracted to occupations in central or local government, the Civil Service, or charitable organizations. Still, there are numerous other possible career paths available to you, such as law and business. Here's 10 jobs you could get with a politics degree.

• Lobbyist
• Campaign manager or strategist
• Political consultant
• Public policy analyst
• Government affairs director
• Political reporter or journalist
• Political scientist
• Foreign service officer
• Political campaign fundraiser
• Non-profit advocacy organization director.