Politics and Geography

One of the few programmes in the uk to combine politics and geography our interdisciplinary programme will give you the unique opportunity to question how politics and geography interact to shape the world we live in and learn from internationally-recognised scholars you’ll join an intentionally small community of students allowing you to actively discuss and debate your ideas and work closely with academic staff get involved with the politics and geography student societies, make friends, attend beach bbq’s, conservation volunteering, surf trips and hear from guest speakers you’ll develop an understanding of the central problems of change and uncertainty in contemporary political and ecological systems that will be valued by public, private and third sectors employers

As a politics and geography graduate you will not only have an understanding of complex political and cultural issues, often in continually changing environments, but also an appreciation for how geography impacts on policy in areas such as sustainability, settlement and space and governance. throughout your studies you will also develop a range of professional, academic and personal skills including: analytical, critical and independent thinking independent research problem solving discussion and group work collecting, assessing and presenting evidence written and verbal communication articulating ideas and constructing arguments organising, planning and time management data gathering report production and presentation (written and oral)

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Exeter has partnerships with the following companies: