We offer a wide range of Undergraduate programmes,  including three and four year single honours and joint honours degree programmes with law, economics, history, and at postgraduate level we offer 13 taught  Masters degrees and supervision for full-time or part-time research degrees (MPhil and PhD) in all our areas of expertise.

Our programmes are extremely flexible and offer an exceptionally broad module choice, reflecting the research interests of our staff, so you can tailor your degree to suit your interests.

The School prides itself on its global outlook which is reflected in the wide range of our international partners and we are the only Politics School in the country who offer programmes at a campus in Brussels.. 

The School is currently 3rd in the UK for overall student statisfaction based on 96% satisfaction in the NSS 2012. This reflects the quality of experience we aim to provide. We pride ourselves with offering excellent pastoral care ensuring that the students are supported throughout their studies.

The School is currently ranked 10th in UK, based on 70% of our student obtaining graduate level jobs within 6 months of graduating. Our modules and programmes teach key skills and attributes to equip students with the tools they need to suceed in the workplace. In 2012 72% of Kent Politics students graduated with good degrees.

Our students are taught and supervised by world leading experts who regularly appear in the media and publish books. In RAE 2008 the School did exceptionally well, with 75% of our work judged ‘internationally significant’, placing us in the top ranks of research departments in the country.  We have a vibrant research culture.

Our innovative teaching practices have received national recognition we use a diverse range of teaching methods from large lectures to small group discussions, simulation exercises, and class debates, and make use of technology to foster an active learning environment.

At Kent, our students and staff come together every week to debate and discuss topical issues in Politics and International Relations in our innovative Open Forum. Previous topic have included, 'Can Torture be Justified?', and 'Should Britain Leave the EU?'.

We have a multicultural, cosmopolitan and active student body which offers an exceptionally enriching environment in which to study Politics and International Relations.