Studying Politics at City, you will be based at the heart of a major political and financial capital, and will learn from internationally recognised leaders in their fields with expertise in areas that include:
- international affairs
- foreign policy and diplomacy
- Comparative Politics
- international political economy and finance
- human rights
Our Politics Degrees and Masters in Politics cover English Law, International Human Rights, Diplomacy & Foreign Policy, Political Economics, History, Sociology & Journalism.
Career perspectives
Employers recognise the increasing importance of people with a deep understanding of contemporary global issues and the challenges facing the world.
Our students move into careers in international organisations and NGOs, the Civil Service, media or the private and corporate sector, investment banking and economics.
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How to become a political assistant
City will help you prepare for a role as a political assistant where you will be expected to undertake research, administrative support and publicity duties.
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How to become a civil servant
Working in the Civil Service opens up a huge variety of roles and opportunities with learning and development throughout your career.
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Event
Jun 05
Postgraduate Open Evening
Join us at our Postgraduate Open Evening to learn more about our postgraduate courses and discover all the benefits of studying at City, University of London.
, 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Northampton Square
Audience: Prospective students
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News
Rosemary Hollis Essay Prize recognises student papers in memory of former Professor of Middle East Policy Studies
Student winners announced for annual essay competition in honour of Professor Rosemary Hollis.
Related courses
- Politics BSc (Hons) Undergraduate degree
- International Politics MA Postgraduate taught degree
- Global Political Economy MA Postgraduate taught degree
- Politics PhD/MPhil Postgraduate research degree
- Diplomacy and Foreign Policy MA Postgraduate taught degree
- International Politics and Human Rights MA Postgraduate taught degree
- Introduction to English Law and Legal Method Short courses and professional development
- History and Politics BA (Hons) Undergraduate degree
- International Politics BSc (Hons) Undergraduate degree
- International Political Economy BSc (Hons) Undergraduate degree
- International Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons) Undergraduate degree
- Journalism, Politics and History BA (Hons) Undergraduate degree