BA (Honours) in Politics with Business - Including Placement Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

The BA Politics with Business program enables you to explore diverse subjects, ranging from issues of authority, democratic representation, and fairness in resource allocation to the political foundations of economic growth in developing nations and global challenges like migration, commerce, and disputes. You'll also develop organizational management capabilities and comprehend business operations in our intricate global landscape.
This degree equips students with analytical abilities to interpret the behaviors of political entities such as activist groups, governing bodies, political factions, and NGOs. Concurrently, the management curriculum provides practical frameworks for applying these insights within organizations.

Essex politics graduates earn credentials from one of the globe's premier political science departments.

Our alumni are sought after by diverse employers across political spheres, government fast-track programs, media, law enforcement, military, corporate sectors, financial institutions, NGOs, education, and academic research.

Distinguished graduates include former House of Commons Speaker Rt Hon John Bercow MP, with recent alumni employed at prominent organizations like: Qatar Financial Authority, NATO, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and the Parliamentary Research Service.
The optional placement year offers valuable industry experience, enhancing your employability and professional networks. While securing placements is your responsibility, you'll receive guidance from both your department and our career services team.

In your final year, you may opt for a Placement-Linked Project instead of a traditional thesis. This involves completing at least 150 hours of work experience and using your practical learning to inform an academic project - excellent professional development for your resume.