Employability

International Politics is for those who lead an international life, and a degree from the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University will set you up for a successful future. 

While you're studying with us, you will have every opportunity to develop and explore a whole range of workplace experiences and options. Our Careers Service can help you to recognise what you're good at, and where you might like to go and offers many opportunities for you to get your first taste of work and get involved in all sorts of events.

Linked to your degree in the Department of International Politics, there is also the opportunity to take part in the Parliamentary Placement Scheme which provides an exceptional opportunity for you to obtain insight into the real-world of politics while providing invaluable work experience that will stand out on your CV.

Our graduates have gone on to lead successful professional lives.

They work in:

  • local and national politics
  • the Foreign Office
  • the Ministry of Defence
  • non-governmental organisations
  • international organisations
  • journalism
  • business
  • teaching
  • the armed forces.

Many also choose the legal profession. And some love it so much that they stay on in academia and become eminent scholars!