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Politics degrees abroad
Politics is a broad subject that focuses on how governments, policies, and internal relations work. Politics plays a vital role in our everyday lives, and it covers the issues surrounding things like the influence of power, order, justice and decision-making.
When you study politics at university you’ll learn through a range of different disciplines, and most programs will cover the three main strands of politics: government, international relations, and political theory. It is the ideal subject for anyone who wants to learn more about government and society and the workings of political systems.
Politics is a popular subject to study abroad and means you’ll get the chance to learn all about how another country’s political system works. In some countries like the US, politics degrees may be referred to as political science, but they broadly cover the same subjects.
Politics program structure
You can study politics at all degree levels, including bachelor’s and master’s. At undergraduate level, politics is offered as BA or BSc, depending on the university. There is usually very little difference between the two, but a BSc may include more numerical and statistical modules.
At postgraduate level, it’s possible to study a master’s in politics as an MA or an MRes over one or two years. Doctorate level degrees are also available, and you can study for a PhD in politics over three to four years, or up to six years if you choose to study part-time.
Studying a politics degree abroad will usually involve writing essays, attending lectures and seminars, and working on group projects and presentations. At bachelor’s level you will often complete a research-based dissertation in your final year which will make up a significant part of your final grade.
The content and structure of every politics degree will be different, but there are some core areas and modules you can expect to study on most programs, including:
- Principles of politics
- History of political thought
- International relations
- Political psychology
- Globalization
- Global comparative politics
- Political research
- National governments
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Politics study abroad programs
Politics undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in politics
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Accounting: Government or Institutional Accounting - BBA Cleveland State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,765 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,765 USD
- Start date
- January, May
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American Studies - Politics, Institutions and Values - BA DePaul University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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40,551 USD
Fee in university's local currency 40,551 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September
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Religious Studies (Religion, Politics and Global Affairs) - BA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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29,834 USD
Fee in university's local currency 29,834 USD
- Start date
- August, January
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History with Politics - BA (Hons) Bath Spa University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,858 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,300 GBP
- Start date
- January
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Philosophy and Politics - Dual BA (Hons) Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,980 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,800 GBP
- Start date
- September
Diploma in politics
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Politics and International Relations - Dip (Arts) Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,459 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,330 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
Certificate in politics
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Capital Fellows in Applied Policy and Government - Cert California State University, Sacramento, USA
- Program type
- Undergraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,800 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,800 USD
- Start date
- November, May
Pathway in politics
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Politics (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,611 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,700 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
Politics graduate programs
Master's in politics
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Area Studies, History, Politics and Literature - MPhil University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,356 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- October, February
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Global Politics and Communication - MSc University of Helsinki, Finland
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,731 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,000 EUR
- Start date
- August
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Politics and International Relations: Pathway in International Relations - MA/MRes Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,980 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,800 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
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International Politics - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's/Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,726 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,516 EUR
- Start date
- September
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International Relations and Global Politics - MA Marbella International University Centre, Spain
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,790 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,950 EUR
- Start date
- October, February
Doctorate in politics
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Area Studies, History, Politics and Literature - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,356 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- October, February
Diploma in politics
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International Politics - MSc/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's/Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,726 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,516 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Politics and International Relations - GradDipArts University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,390 USD
Fee in university's local currency 35,048 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
Pathway in politics
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Politics Pre-Master's Program - PGP Kingston University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 8 months
- Annual tuition fee
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11,864 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,500 GBP
- Start date
- January, April
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Politics and International Relations: Pathway in US Politics - PGP Keele University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,980 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,800 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
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Future politics careers
A degree in politics can lead to a wide variety of great careers, but some roles will require additional studies after you graduate.
Politics graduates gain a range of skills that many employers value, but many students look for a career in government. Here are a few of the most popular careers for politics graduates:
- Politician
- Public affairs consultant
- Public relations executive
- Local government officer
- Politician’s assistant
- Government researcher
- Political consultant
- Lawyer/solicitor
Most universities will have a career service that you can use to help you work out which future role is right for you. Taking advantage of any placement or internship opportunities is another good way to get a taste for the career you’d like to pursue.
