Top jobs with one of our politics and international relations degrees
Find out what you could do with one of our degrees in politics and international relations, and discover some of the jobs our graduates have secured over the past few years.
By choosing Surrey, I am adamant that I have been exposed to opportunities I would not otherwise have had. I have led a student society, I have worked for the Centre for Britain and Europe, I have met notable figures such as Lord Philip Hammond, a former Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Eduard Fesko, a Deputy Ambassador of Ukraine to the UK.
Will, Politics BSc (Hons) studentHow Surrey sets you above the crowd in the jobs market
Whilst you’re at Surrey we’ll support you in navigating your way to your chosen career path.
As a student in Politics and International Relations at Surrey, we are actively involved with politics at a local, national and international level. We frequently invite guest speakers from all sides of the political spectrum and international scene to talk on relevant and ongoing political matters so you can build your professional network whilst you study.
The skills developed on our courses are highly transferable. This means that regardless of what career you choose to embark on, doorways will be opened with your excellent range of highly sought core skills including critical thinking, analytical writing, research methods and an excellent capacity for communication across platforms and audiences. Even if you are unsure about what you want to do with your career, these foundational skills are an asset that will give you a platform for developing your professional profile.
Having successfully completed a placement, I can wholeheartedly recommend the experience to other prospective students... By undertaking a placement you will develop as an individual but you will also open up your post-university options ten-fold.
Abean, International Relations BSc (Hons) studentAt Surrey, we’re renowned for developing highly sought-after graduates. You’ll have the option to take a Professional Training placement to enhance your employability so that you can stand out in the employer selection process for internships, placements and graduate-level jobs.
Recent placements our politics and international relations students have taken have included Bank of England, Citizens Advice Bureau, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Panasonic, Houses of Parliament, Glaxo Smithkline and UKAS External Affairs.
Discover more about our politics and international relations degrees, our award-winning Professional Training placement scheme and student life at Surrey.