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Studying Politics gives you loads of transferable skills that can be used in so many workplaces. I’m a manager and I use skills and knowledge I learnt in my degree every day to some extent.

Studying Politics matters because it gives you a greater understanding of the world and the ability to look at it in a different way, critique information, and form a well-rounded opinion about real world issues. This is useful for much more than a job just in Politics and makes you a great asset to any company or organisation as you are be able to see the ‘bigger picture’.

Politics covers everything, in my degree I learnt about how legislation is made in the UK and we spoke about Brexit. I also had whole classes about Doctor Who, the decline of the British Car industry, and we discussed the relevance of our favourite reality TV with lecturers.

Therefore, I would say that studying Politics is interesting, relevant to everyone, and can make you incredibly employable.

Post 16 Education: A Levels: Psychology, Chemistry, English Literature and Government and Politics

Higher Education: BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations

Why did you choose Politics and International relations?

The reason I chose my degree is because I enjoyed studying it at A Level and knew that if I was going to spend at least 3 years of my life and a lot of money on it, I wanted to enjoy it!

I also knew that there were a lot of transferable skills to be had in studying Politics. I decided on a ‘Major/Minor’ style degree so that I could have some variety in what I was studying.

What is the Politics and International Relations about?

To me, studying Politics is learning about different ways and theories that people and communities can live together in the best way. You study how some prominent thinkers think is the best way, critique it and form your own opinions on it.

To me, it is the most interesting parts of sociology, psychology, history, geography, art and literature and more all rolled into one - the parts about people and society.

Kailey’s experience as a student

I enjoyed University a lot and I think that is mostly to do with the fact that I enjoyed the subject I studied and because I got involved.

I made sure I had a voice as well as getting involved in social events. I took the opportunity to shape my own experience as a student as much as I could.

Kailey's Career

I am currently Campus Registrar (Rochester) at University for the Creative Arts.

I’ve had several job roles since graduating, all in universities

• Vice President Education at 天堂视频 Student’s Union—which gave me some great experience and led me to my current role.
• An internship in the Centre for Academic Practice at 天堂视频 (LU).
• Postgraduate Programme Administrator in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at LU.
• Retention and Success Officer at University of Greenwich.

Each role has given me a different perspective with different demographics of students and different subject areas.