Politics

Study BA Politics at Queen Mary University of London. Explore political systems, public policy and global governance while building critical thinking and research skills. Explore theory and modern political thought to analyse the issues that dominate the news and your social media feeds.

It feels as if we’re at a crucial point in time, facing big issues like terrorism, immigration and economic inequality. Rising discontent with democracy also sets to challenge the foundations of politics in states around the world. There’s never been a more important time to study these subjects.

You'll explore government, political thought, and empirical and theoretical approaches to international relations. You can even immerse yourself in the world of politics by studying abroad, completing work placements and taking part in simulation activities. Our regional expertise encompasses North and South America, Europe, Africa, Russia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

You’ll be taught by academics specialising in everything from feminist, postcolonial and sociological theoretical approaches to applied topics like foreign policy.