What our students say - MA International Politics

Sohaib Ahmed – MA International Politics

I choose City University London due to its excellent reputation as a top graduate employer. Its prime location in central London means that you are surrounded by many amenities and a vibrant social scene.

The best aspects to the course are the excellent teaching resources and highly knowledgeable lecturers from a wide range of backgrounds. From International Politics to Global Political Economy to Political Islam, scholarly debate within seminars and lectures are skilfully guided by highly trained staff who are experts in their respective fields.

The course consists of a classic lecture/seminar format. In the lecture the main topics are discussed whilst seminars then focus on the student’s own opinion on key aspects of the debate. This is highly useful as it develops public speaking and builds confidence. In addition, class presentations and guidance from personal tutors help you to maintain progress and acts as an indicator of your progression through the course.

There is no doubt that gaining a postgraduate award is highly valued in the workplace, as it shows commitment to further learning. In the future I plan to apply for the Fast Stream Civil Service. However other options such as the United Nations Development Programme and the European Union are also feasible career paths.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at City. The staff are helpful and professional and the array of International students studying at City help to make it a truly global institution where diversity is welcomed and a forum for debate is encouraged. There is always a wide variety of subjects to choose from and the atmosphere and focus on the student - especially in postgraduate study - has enabled me to feel more confident in gaining employment after my degree.