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Careers and Employability in the School of Government

In the School of Government, you’ll have access to a range of career development opportunities to enhance your employability. With support from the Careers Network, our College Student Experience team and leading academics, we’ll help you explore your options and progress into graduate employment.

Awards and recognition

When you choose to study at Birmingham, you will be joining a university that prides itself on our exceptional links to a wide variety of leading industries and employers.
  • Top university for graduate employers

    High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2025

    Built in Birmingham
  • 87.2% of our students

    were in graduate level jobs or further training 15 months after graduation.

    (HESA, 2022)

  • Your Government Experience

    The School of Government offers regular trips and experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students, which have previously included participation in a Model NATO Experience in Washington D.C., the Women in Politics Conference, the London Climate Simulation, and visits to the UK Parliament.

    Discover our School of Government

Explore careers information, support and opportunities

I secured a summer internship through the B-Experienced programme, which helps students without prior work experience. It’s with an NGO I’m really passionate about, and it’s a fantastic step for my career progression. The regular Careers Network emails and events have been really useful in guiding me along the way.

Grace Leather
Politics and International Relations student

Meet out students and alumni

Built in Birmingham. Forged for the future.

  • Fini Rubianti

    After completing her BA in International Relations, Fini became a Trade Negotiator at the Indonesian Ministry of Trade

  • Malik Umair Khan

    Malik graduated with his MSc in International Development and is working as the Deputy Head of Mission for the Embassy of Pakistan in Lisbon

  • Grace Leather

    Grace is studying her BA in Politics and International Relations while gaining work experience in student leadership, mentoring, and societies

  • Danny Godfrey

    Danny is completing his MSc in Environment, Development and Politics after changing direction to focus on climate change policy

  • Favour Nunoo

    Favour chose to study her MSc in Development Policy and Politics to deepen her understanding of development policy and practice

Undergraduate opportunities

  • Study abroad

    You may be eligible to take a short-term or long-term placement to study, work, research, or volunteer abroad

  • Model NATO

    Model NATO is a student simulation of NATO in Washington D.C, where students debate, manage crises, and make decisions, developing negotiation, public speaking, and analytical skills.

  • Political and Government Societies

    Government students can join Guild societies, such as Women in Politics and party-specific groups, to network, debate, and engage with political issues while boosting employability.

  • University life

    University life

    Summer placements

    29 May 2024

    Read Zoe's story to discover her experience on her summer Politics placement in Saint Lucia, working alongside an MP and Minister for Tourism.

Representing the University at the International Model NATO Conference in Washington, DC, and winning the Best Delegate Award was a personal triumph. These experiences greatly contributed to my confidence and public speaking skills, both of which are crucial in my current role.

Iveta Pudilova
Co-founder and CEO

Postgraduate opportunities

  • Model NATO

    Model NATO is a student simulation of NATO in Washington D.C, where students debate, manage crises, and make decisions, developing negotiation, public speaking, and analytical skills.

  • Study abroad

    You may be eligible to take a short-term or long-term placement with Go Global to study, work, research, or volunteer abroad

  • Political and Government Societies

    Government students can join Guild societies, such as Women in Politics and party-specific groups, to network, debate, and engage with political issues while boosting employability.

  • University Doctoral School

    Those undertaking a research degree at Birmingham will gain access to the School, providing dedicated career services, world-class research centres and academic support.

Further support

  • Career support for postgraduates

    The University Graduate School runs regular events with Careers Network that are specifically aimed at postgraduate students.

  • Careers support for international students

    Careers Network supports in exploring career options, gaining skills, and finding jobs while studying at Birmingham and after graduation. Discover specialist career support for international students