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Politics degrees

At Brighton we offer five distinct but interconnected politics degrees – you can choose to specialise in environmental politics, gender politics, international relations or social change, or study one degree encompassing all of these elements.

As a politics student, you’ll be part of our School of Humanities and Social Science, which has a reputation for its research in radical politics, applied philosophy and ethics, critical theory and social movements and global politics.

You’ll be learning as part of a lively community at our Brighton: Falmer campus, with accommodation, a library, restaurants and cafes, and a students' union shop and bar on-site.

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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.

“Politics courses at Brighton are about engaging with urgent global challenges and learning how to make positive change for a more sustainable future – environmentally, economically, socially and culturally. All the courses benefit from real-world engagement with organisations and groups in Brighton which is one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in Europe. All the courses are taught by a staff team with world-leading expertise across a range of specialisms.”

Prof. Stephen Maddison, Head of the School of Humanities and Social Science

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

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

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 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.

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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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What jobs can I do with a politics degree or masters?

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.

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Take a look at our research centre which explores the links between philosophy, critical theory, global ethics, other disciplines and the wider public.

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Our degrees in politics 

Undergraduate degrees

  • Environmental Politics BA(Hons)
  • Politics BA(Hons)
  • Politics and International Relations BA(Hons)
  • Politics and Social Change BA(Hons)
  • Politics, Sexuality and Gender BA(Hons)

Postgraduate degrees and diplomas

  • Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human Rights MA (PGCert PGDip)
  • War: History and Politics MA (PGCert PGDip)

Politics-related degrees

Related courses

  • Contemporary History BA(Hons)
  • Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture BA(Hons)
  • History, Literature and Culture BA(Hons)
  • Humanities BA(Hons)
  • Philosophy, Politics Ethics BA(Hons)
  • Sociology BA(Hons)
  • Social Science BA(Hons)
  • War and Conflict BA(Hons)

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