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Politics
Find your voice in Politics
Open your mind with Politics at Manchester and understand how political change occurs, both locally and globally.
Study in one of the UK’s largest Politics Departments, in a city shaped by revolutionary ideas, and develop your expertise in an environment where the subject comes to life.
You’ll explore politics in its social and international context, engaging with issues from elections and government to migration, conflict and equality building the insights and experience to advocate for your views.
Hear from our students on why they study Politics at Manchester.
Top 10 UK University for Politics.
One of the largest UK politics Departments.
A uniquely political and civically engaged city.
The most targeted university by Top UK employers.
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What our students say
Aryana/ Third Year Politics and International Relations
"All together the course has made me very open minded. I am now able to perceive people’s opinions on politics much more openly, understanding how backgrounds impact choices.
I made loads of friends, both UK students and international students, and I really enjoyed my time here. I was really stressed about understanding what am I ever going to be belonging to a place? And I definitely did find a home in the community here, I've made lifelong friends."
Furooz Shamas Qazi/ MA International Relations
"Studying International Relations at Manchester has been an amazing experience for me. One of the best parts of the course has been learning to look critically at things we often take for granted because they seem 'normal'.
Who really decides what is 'normal', and whose voices are left out of that definition? More than anything, I have learnt to think critically and reflect deeply, and I honestly believe this is a skill I will carry with me far beyond university."
Michael Brown/ BSocSc Politics and International Relations
"My favourite thing about my course is how diverse the student body is. Especially with international relations it's really important to have a diverse range of opinions from people coming from all over the world.
I'm really grateful that my course mates and also my friends are from all over, not just the UK but also abroad."
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