Politics and International Studies courses Get to the core of current political thinking. The School of Politics and International Studies sits within the Faculty of Business, Law and Politics. Courses The breadth of expertise from our Politics and International Studies staff enables us to offer highly respected undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as a renowned research programme. We have expertise in the fields of international relations, security studies, legislative studies, the politics of the European Union, political economy, globalisation and global governance, and political theory. Foundation year Gives you the skills and knowledge for entry on to a degree if you don’t quite meet the academic entry requirements. Study abroad We have partnerships with universities across the globe. Depending on your course, you can study for one trimester, or a full year, in another country. Industrial placement Work in industry as part of your degree. Depending on your course, you can spend part of your degree on placement. See your course page for specific details. Integrated Masters Some courses combine undergraduate and postgraduate study. The integrated Masters year is an extra year after your standard degree. Undergraduate Politics Focus on the most important topics and debates in past and contemporary politics whilst questioning conventional wisdom and your own preconceived ideas. British Politics and Legislative Studies A specialised and unique course with a 12-month placement in Westminster, through which you'll gain an in-depth understanding of British parliamentary procedures and behaviours. History and Politics Enhance your knowledge of the human experience over the long term, to apply historical insights to the study of politics and governance today. Law and Legislative Studies Undertake legal research and apply your knowledge of legal and political science to broad social problems and challenges. Law with Politics Study a qualifying law degree while gaining insight into how the law works in different political systems. Philosophy and Politics Learn how to engage, debate, influence and lead. This programme teaches you to think about matters of fundamental importance from a wider perspective. Philosophy, Politics and Economics Take on the challenge of this classic combined programme to gain a wider perspective on modern society. Politics and International Relations Explore the themes and issues which drive 21st-century world politics. Our Politics and International Relations degree takes you behind the headlines to gain expertise in international affairs. War Studies Learn why war has been described as "the continuation of politics by other means" and is said by some to be the single most important social activity that humanity has ever undertaken. Postgraduate Taught MA in International Politics Develop a broad and balanced knowledge of international politics theory at an advanced level. MA in Strategy and International Security Learn the techniques involved with managing crises, including making decisions, dealing with consequences and achieving resolution. Postgraduate Research Politics, Security and International Studies research degrees Study on a course which is recognised globally as having impacted on legislation and public policy economic models. "What made my mind up was the staff and how knowledgeable and engaging they were." Edward ChapmanWar and Security Studies Why study at Hull? From your first steps on campus until the day you graduate and beyond, we’re always working to bring you the very best experience, which means there are loads of reasons to make Hull the place to launch your career in politics. Take a look at just some of the benefits you’ll get when studying Politics and International Studies at Hull: We offer the UK's largest integrated Westminster placement scheme - providing students on all our undergraduate politics degrees with unmatched access to the corridors of power. There's a chance for students to visit Brussels as part of their degree, where they will get to see the inner workings of the European Union. Our other politics degrees give you the option to complete one-trimester internship in Westminster. That also gets you an invite to our exclusive seminar series, featuring presentations by senior Parliamentary officials. Find out more Our Research We're at the forefront of Law and Politics research, with our expertise and our interdisciplinary approach setting us apart. See more Employability The employment prospects for Politics and International Studies students are great - recent roles that our graduates have taken up have included Senior Assistant in the Prime Minister’s Political Office, Director of Communications for the Financial Times, Member of Parliament, and Head of Political Communications for the Labour Party While you're studying, our Student and Graduate Centre for Professional Success is here to improve your chances of success. Working in tandem with the University's Careers and Employability service, we're committed to connecting our students with a wide range of employment-related opportunities, offering them the possibility to use their learning and skills to make a real difference. * UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey, for the academic year 2016/17 published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency 2018 Centre for Professional Success Careers and Employability service 95.9% of students are in work or further study six months after graduating* Our Facilities Facilities at the University of Hull are among the best in the field and are benefitting from considerable investment to make our overall offer second to none. We're always looking for new technologies and new ways to enhance the experience for both students and businesses. Find out more International Opportunities To help you build an international perspective into your future academic or professional career, we provide a wide range of opportunities to experience the global business environment. Many Politics and International Studies students are given the opportunity to gain valuable international experience as part of their degree. Options include a year abroad or a short summer school at one of our many partner institutions. See where your degree can take you Study at one of many of our international partner instituitons, in countries right across the world Business Engagement We work with local and regional businesses to provide a range of services, from formal training to conference spaces. See how we can help your business. Find out more Now see for yourself The best way to see if the University of Hull is right for you is to come and visit us. We hold Open Days throughout the year. Book your place now - we'd love to meet you. Read more Contact us School of Politics and International Studies University of Hull Hull, UK HU6 7RX +44 (0)1482 463633 fblp@hull.ac.uk