Undergraduate courses

With us you will learn about mainstream political institutions and theories, critical approaches, identity, citizenship, social movements and change, with a focus on assorted methods and approaches. In addition, you will also be exposed to a number of international issues and theories, as we consider these to be central to the study of politics in the 21st century.

4th in the UK

For politics for overall satisfaction* in the National Student Survey 2025

*Measured by % positivity based on Q1-24 for all institutions listed in the Guardian University Guide league tables. 

Graduate outcomes

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92% of our undergraduate politics graduates are in employment or further education* (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA).

This is the largest survey of employment and further study outcomes for UK graduates.

*UK domiciled graduates of full-time, undergraduate qualifications, in full-time employment, from higher education institutions.

Scholarships and bursaries

Discover how we may be able to support your studies with a host of bursaries and scholarships directly from the University of Surrey and external providers.