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Politics and International Relations

Placements and careers

Placements

The Politics and International Relations programme provides you with the opportunity to undertake a one-year placement during the third year.

Over the years, we have built contacts with a large number of organisations that can provide the high standard of training we expect.

Some of our placement providers include:

  • House of Commons
  • House of Lords
  • Local UK political party offices
  • Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Brussels
  • NGOs
  • Political think tanks
  • World Food Programme

Applications for placement can be very competitive and it is your responsibility to secure the position, but at all times you will be supported by our placements team.

Find out more about placement opportunities.

Careers

Politics at the University of Bath is ranked 1st in the UK for graduate prospects in The Complete University Guide 2013.

Our graduates are found in a wide range of jobs, with the public sector being popular. Some options include:

  • Civil Service
  • Diplomatic Service
  • Charity officer
  • Education administrator
  • Government research officer
  • Lecturer
  • Journalist
  • Lobbyist
  • Market researcher
  • Media analyst
  • Party political agent or research officer
  • Voluntary work organiser.

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