A Politics degree provides graduates with skills needed in a broad range of careers, especially those where knowledge of analytical and research methods, and an understanding of complex political issues, are required.

Data obtained from

• Single and joint honours Politics courses (BA and BSc)
• Graduates from the UK 

Responses were received from 107 UK graduates from 2016/17; this is a response rate of 79.9%

Destinations

Most important activity	Percentage of graduates
Full-time work	50%
Part-time work	6%
Due to start work	1%
Full-time study	30%
Part-time study	0%
Travel	7%
Something else	1%
Unemployed	5%

Sector information

The transferable skills Politics graduates from Bristol gain mean that they are highly attractive to employers across all the sectors. Those who do not wish to enter a profession directly related to Politics may choose to enter careers that do not require a specific degree. At present around 70% of jobs are open to graduates of any discipline.

Employment sector	Number of graduates
Finance and insurance	11
Hospitality	5
Public relations	5
Recruitment	4
Health and social work	4
Wholesale and retail	4
Other sectors (14 sectors)	22

Employers and occupations

Examples of employers

• RBS
• Accenture
• European Policy Institute
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• MHP Communications

Examples of occupations

• Analyst
• Management Consultant
• Research Intern
• Civil Servant
• Account Executive

Further study

Higher degrees undertaken by 2016/17 graduates include International Relations (MSc), Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Climate Change, Development and Policy (MSc).

Qualification type	Number of graduates
Postgraduate research degree	0
Postgraduate taught degree	23
Postgraduate certificate	1
First degree	0
Other certificate	0
Professional qualification	5
Other qualification	0
No qualification aim	0