Whether you feel your future lies within the political arena or further afield, see what our alumni have gone on to achieve and how we supported them.
Our engaging politics course content offers a wide variety of modules which, teamed with the skills you develop through practical learning, have set many graduates on their road to success. Politics at Brunel boasts some high profile alumni in the UK Parliament working as MPs such as Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, former Shadow Transport Spokesperson John Leech and former Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice Claire Ward.
However don’t be fooled, if you have a degree in politics you don’t just have to aim to be an MP. Here at Brunel we view politics as science so, although you’ll learn the theory, we’ll help you develop skills in critical thought and quantitative research methods that will open you up to a host of job opportunities from data science to marketing and research.
My best memory of studying at Brunel was winning the NUS / Daily Mirror Diversity Award for my writing’s in the Route 66 magazine
Jay, Undergraduate, Alumni
Brunel were happy to support my particular study needs. I had very good support from the Assistive Technology and Study Skills teams to give me the support that I needed.
Ekua, Undergraduate, Alumni
At an Open Day, I met some superb minds who encouraged me to come to Brunel. I felt comfortable, even though I would be more than 40 years older than most new students
BA American Studies / MA American Politics
Without Brunel offering the opportunity to do a placement and do it at Brunel, the trajectory I am on would certainly be very different.
Ali, Undergraduate, Alumni
Studying at Brunel helped me develop a deeper understanding of my passion in politics and mental health.
Some of my fondest memories were the very friendly (but frank) debates with my tutors. A genuine challenge of ideas and a real freedom to debate.
Politics and Philosophy BA
The work placements were a big draw, particularly the opportunity to study in America and work in Congress.
Mark, Undergraduate, Alumni
See where a politics degree with Brunel could take you