Politics with Business Management

Studying Politics with Business Management at Queen Mary is designed to feel practical and connected to the real world, not just classroom learning. From day one, you’ll take part in debates, workshops, and projects that help you apply political theory and business ideas to real issues. Being based in London also gives you unique opportunities — you’ll be just a short distance from Westminster, Whitehall, global businesses, and NGOs, so you can see how politics and management work in practice.

Here’s how your learning goes beyond the textbook:

• Team-based projects and debates – work in groups to analyse real political and business case studies, sharpening your problem-solving and collaboration skills.

• Internships and placements – the School’s careers team will help you secure internships with local businesses, charities, or public organisations, giving you real work experience alongside your degree.

• Study abroad option – if you choose the four-year pathway, you can spend a year overseas, experiencing how politics and business operate in a completely different cultural setting.

• Specialist software and online platforms – gain access to digital tools such as statistical packages, business applications, and QMplus (your virtual learning hub), which supports collaborative assignments and project work.

• Research spaces like TheoryLAB – get involved in discussions and workshops that connect political ideas with contemporary issues, working alongside staff and fellow students.

• London as your extended classroom – with access to major libraries, parliamentary archives, think tanks, and business hubs, the city itself becomes a hands-on learning resource.

All of this means you’ll graduate with practical experience, confidence using professional tools, and a network of real-world connections — not just academic knowledge.

A degree in Politics with Business Management from Queen Mary sets you up for a wide range of exciting career paths. Graduates often move into roles such as policy analyst, management consultant, business development executive, or government affairs advisor, where they use their combined knowledge of politics and business to shape decisions and strategies.

And Queen Mary gives you plenty of support to take that next step:

• Tailored career services – through the Careers and Enterprise Team and the School of Business and Management Careers Service, you’ll get one-to-one guidance, CV and interview prep, mentoring, and access to networking events. You can also take part in real consultancy-style projects with businesses and social organisations.

• Strong employment outcomes – around 85% of graduates from the School of Business and Management are in work or further study within 15 months, with an average starting salary of about £30,000. More than 60% step straight into highly skilled roles.

• Industry connections – Queen Mary partners with top employers through placements, employer projects, and events. For example, the Flying Start Accountancy programme with PwC shows how closely the School works with industry.

• Respected degree value – Queen Mary is recognised nationally for research and employability, and its reputation with leading employers means your degree continues to open doors long after graduation.

Further Academic Progression:
If you’d like to continue studying, you’ll have strong options at postgraduate level. Many graduates go on to pursue Master’s degrees in Politics, International Relations, or Business Management, while others take more specialised routes such as the MSc International Business and Politics at Queen Mary. You could also combine your degree with professional training in finance, accountancy, or policy-related qualifications — all of which benefit from Queen Mary’s industry partnerships and London location.