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Politics

BA · Royal Holloway and Bedford New College · 3 years

Politics

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Royal Holloway and Bedford New College

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£26,000
SATISFACTION78%
CONTINUATION85%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS50%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 36% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).

About this course

Politics is the study of how power is organised, contested, and exercised, and why it matters for the way we live. It examines the ideas that justify or challenge authority, the institutions through which decisions are made, the processes by which governments rise and fall, and the domestic and international forces that shape policy. In an era of rapid political change, the ability to think clearly about power has never been more valuable. At Royal Holloway, University of London, you will explore the ideas and ideologies, as well as the processes, institutions, and issues that are fundamental to understanding politics in our times. The three-year full-time degree offers considerable flexibility: you can pursue a placement year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities, all of which allow you to test and extend your academic learning in professional and international contexts. The

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 40% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
  • 45 / 100Media Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).