Bachelor in Politics BA (Hons)

The University of Liverpool, founded in 1882 and located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, is a research-intensive institution with a global student body of around 32,000, including approximately 17,700 international students. The university offers a wide range of programs—over 200—across sciences, engineering, humanities, health and business, combining rigorous academics with practical industry links. Its historic campus and city connections provide a lively cultural setting and strong transport links across the UK and beyond.

Research and employability are central to the Liverpool experience, with interdisciplinary projects, industry partnerships and extensive placement opportunities embedded in many degrees. Students benefit from modern facilities, dedicated career services and a supportive academic community that helps translate theory into professional practice. The university's global networks also create exchange and collaboration pathways for study abroad and joint research.

International students receive comprehensive support from pre-arrival guidance to on-campus services, including English language support, visa advice and student societies that foster social integration. Liverpool’s affordable living costs relative to other UK cities, combined with its cultural life and sporting traditions, make it attractive to students seeking a balanced academic and social experience. The University of Liverpool is well-suited to ambitious students aiming for impactful research, strong career outcomes and a cosmopolitan student life.

The Bachelor in Politics BA (Hons) at the University of Liverpool is a program for students who want to explore politics and its links to international business. This Bachelor degree takes several years to complete and provides a broad introduction to key theoretical and analytical approaches to understanding politics and international business.

The curriculum covers key features of international politics and international business, as well as the ability to investigate and analyze questions of political, social, and economic concern. Students will develop transferable skills for non-academic work, learn principles of academic writing and speaking, and critically evaluate political and economic events and ideas.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Political Researchers, Public Policy Analysts, International Business Consultants, Government Relations Specialists, or Global Affairs Analysts. They can work in government, private companies, non-profit organizations, or international institutions, applying their knowledge of politics and international business to drive positive change.