Top 10 UK Universities for Politics

Politics degrees in the UK focus not just on government, but the way in which ideas and conflicts are communicated, developed and debated in a rapidly evolving world.

Read more: Politics subject guide

Critical and analytical skills will focus on modules which cover political theory, economics and international relations. Graduates will find careers in NGOs, government and politics.

Top 10 UK Universities for Politics

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Source: 2023 Guardian University Guide rankings

Top Ten Universities

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Breckett Front My counsellor contacted me every day throughout the application process and helped me receive an unconditional offer. I am so grateful to SI-UK and will never forget them. I will study very hard as I feel this is the best reward I can give the whole team. 

Maggie Kiwanuka Social Care at Canterbury Christ Church University

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  • manchester
  • University of Birmingham
  • sheffield
  • southampton
  • kings
  • exeter
  • cardiff
  • warwick
  • loughborough
  • edinburgh
  • bristol
  • lancaster
  • durham
  • bath
  • york
  • st-andrews
  • sussex
  • nottingham
  • aberdeen