BA Hons Politics with Business Management with year aboard

At Queen Mary, your learning goes far beyond lectures and textbooks. You’ll constantly be putting ideas into practice—whether that’s debating in small seminars, tackling case studies with classmates, or developing the kind of presentation and negotiation skills that employers look for. Because this degree is jointly taught by Politics & International Relations and the School of Business & Management, you’ll experience both worlds: analysing political systems and also testing how real businesses operate.

And the best part is, you’re studying in London—right in the middle of the UK’s political and financial heart. That means more opportunities to meet employers, network, and even secure internships. Here’s what that looks like in practice:

• Interactive classes: Seminars aren’t passive—you’ll work in teams, present your ideas, take part in role-plays, and practise the skills you’ll actually use in the workplace.

• Internship opportunities: Through the School of Business & Management, you can apply for short placements in local businesses or charities. If you’re keen on global exposure, there’s even an international internship option where you combine work experience with academic study abroad.

• Year abroad: Choose the “with Year Abroad” route and spend a year at a partner university overseas, building cultural experience and career connections.

• Facilities & resources: You’ll have access to computer labs, specialist databases, and a library packed with politics and business resources. Digital platforms also support collaborative projects and independent learning.

• Research exposure: Join events at research centres such as the Centre for European Research, attend guest lectures, and see how current issues in politics and business are being tackled by academics and professionals.

• Career support: Get tailored advice from Queen Mary’s careers team, including CV and interview workshops, plus networking opportunities with employers right on your doorstep.

A degree in Politics with Business Management at Queen Mary opens doors to exciting career paths where politics and business overlap. Graduates step into roles where their ability to analyse policies, understand organisations, and manage people really shines. Many go on to become policy analysts, business consultants, corporate affairs specialists, or join the civil service and international NGOs. Thanks to the balance of political insight and management skills, you’ll have the flexibility to move between public, private, and non-profit sectors with confidence.

And Queen Mary doesn’t just hand you a degree — it actively prepares you for the world of work:

• Tailored Careers Support: The Careers & Enterprise team runs one-to-one coaching sessions, CV workshops, and interview prep designed for students aiming for politics, government, and business careers.

• Work Experience While You Study: Through the School of Business and Management, you can take on internships and short projects with London-based businesses, charities, or community organisations.

• Networking & Mentoring: The Mile End Institute and department events bring you face-to-face with policymakers, MPs, business leaders, and professionals who share their insights and career journeys.

• Strong Location Advantage: Being in London means you’re on the doorstep of Parliament, global companies, think tanks, and NGOs — opportunities for placements and real-world connections are everywhere.

• Global Recognition: The business side of your degree is AACSB-accredited, an international quality mark that employers respect worldwide.

Graduate outcomes and earnings: Queen Mary politics and business graduates report strong results, with salaries starting in the high £20,000s within 15 months of graduation and rising well beyond £30,000 in the following years. Many secure roles with the UK Home Office, PwC, the House of Commons, or political and corporate organisations across London and beyond.

Further Academic Progression:
If you’d like to continue your studies, you’ll be in a great position to pursue a Master’s degree in areas like Public Policy, International Relations, or Business Strategy. Some graduates choose to take professional routes such as project management or business analytics certifications, while others eventually move towards an MBA or even doctoral research. The joint nature of your degree gives you the freedom to keep your options open.