Politics

About this course

Politics has been taught at Leicester since the 1940s, and the department has always been at the cutting edge of British political science, aiming to fire your intellectual curiosity about the politics of the world. As well as examining the workings of the political system in the UK and other states, you will explore some of the most important and interesting issues in contemporary politics: the dynamics of democracy and authoritarianism, the challenges of international order, the politics of inequality and identity, the workings of political parties and social movements, and the role of ideas and ideology in shaping political outcomes. At the University of Leicester, this three-year full-time programme includes a foundation year for those who would benefit from additional preparation, alongside a sandwich year, a year abroad, and work placements that give you direct professional experi

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 50% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 5% of graduatescards →

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