Find out more about studying politics at Bath

Ask us your questions about studying an undergraduate politics course at Bath during our Virtual Open Day.

Book your place at our Virtual Open Day

Join our Virtual Open Day

Our next Virtual Open Day is on Thursday 31 October 2024.

A Virtual Open Day allows you to experience the University of Bath, no matter where you are in the world.

During the Virtual Open Day, you’ll:

join live Q&A sessions with staff and students at Bath
speak to current students about life at Bath and in the UK
find out about our accommodation
get information on applying to Bath and ask our expert staff your questions
learn about placements, studying abroad, and other opportunities to improve your employability

Virtual Open Days are free to attend and take place online.

Study at a top 10 UK university

Bath is ranked in the top 10 in all of the UK's major league tables. We are known for excellence in teaching and research, and for providing outstanding career preparation.

Top 10 for Politics in the Complete University Guide 2025

Joint 5th for Career after 15 Months in Politics in The Guardian University Guide 2024

Top 5 for Graduate Prospects in Politics in the Complete University Guide 2025

A degree to match your ambitions

Our degrees combine politics with a range of other subjects. This allows you to pursue topics that interest you and prepare for a variety of potential careers.

BA (Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages
BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations
BSc (Hons) Politics with Economics
BSc (Hons) Economics with Politics

Boost your experience with a professional placement or study abroad

All of our politics courses give you the option to do a professional placement or spend time studying in another country.

These opportunities can help you enhance your CV with real-world work experience and gain practical skills that to prepare for life beyond university.

If you study BA (Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages, you'll spend Year 3 doing a professional placement or studying in a country that primarily uses your chosen language. This can help you to achieve fluency in your language and develop your cultural awareness.

Find the right politics course for you

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Study in a safe, student-friendly city

Bath is the 2nd safest university town or city in England and Wales (The Complete University Guide (2023)) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture.

But there’s much more to Bath than its iconic buildings and history. A vibrant range of shops, bars and restaurants, music venues, museums, and festivals makes it a great place to live as a student.

A well-connected campus

Our campus is on the edge of the city. You can travel between the city and the campus easily by foot, bike, car, or bus. Local transport links mean you’ll be:

80 minutes from London and its international airports
15 minutes from Bristol
2 hours from Birmingham

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Join our Virtual Open Day

Book your place Our Virtual Open Day will take place online on 31 October 2024