Politics at Bath: What it's like to study with us
Discover what studying an undergraduate politics course at Bath is like by watching a taster lecture.
Well-ranked university, great employability prospects
We are known for excellence in teaching and research, and for providing outstanding career preparation.
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 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
A safe, supportive and student-friendly environment
Bath is the 2nd safest university town/city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide, 2025)
Our on-campus Security team and Student Support Advice Service are also available 24/7 to give you peace of mind.
An exciting campus connected to a vibrant city
Our campus, which is on the edge of the city, contains study spaces, shops, and cafés. It's also home to a wide range of sports facilities.
You can travel between the campus and city by foot, bike, car or bus. Transport links from the city centre also mean you're just 90 minutes from London and onward travel to its international airports, too.
When you are in the city, you can experience its many bars and restaurants, music venues, museums, and historically significant architecture.
Student stories
Read more about our recent students' experiences of their courses.
'This combination [Politics and Economics] has proven to be invaluable, not just for my academic growth but also for future career prospects.' — Ahmad Alkuchimulla, BSc (Hons) Politics with Economics
'Being surrounded by the language every day made such a difference. Before, I didn’t have much confidence when speaking, but once I got to France, the difference between learning French and actually interacting in the language was so noticeable.' — Grace Asquith-Evans, BA (Hons) International Politics and Modern Languages
'[My placement] was an amazing experience that pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to prove my independence. I think this confidence-building will help me after graduation as well.' — Hana El Sarky, BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations
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