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Does anyone have any idea where I can gain work experience to apply for a degree like Politics and International Relation’s?

Reply 1

PS Reviewer

Original post by fatmas

Does anyone have any idea where I can gain work experience to apply for a degree like Politics and International Relation’s?

PAIR is an academic degree. You don’t need any work experience for a place on the course. Super curricular activities and studies would be more relevant.

Reply 2

fatmas

Original post by PQ

PAIR is an academic degree. You don’t need any work experience for a place on the course. Super curricular activities and studies would be more relevant.

Thank you so much!

Reply 3

MillieeM2

You can join university programmes like K+ or Sutton trust. But shadowing your local MP can be good. Also IHAV mentoring programme can be helpful with politics and so can youth Parliament. Even joining debate clubs at your school or taking part in public speaking competitions or debate competitions. Joining language classes can be helpful too

Reply 4

McGinger

Look at doing some free Moocs like :
How Politics Works: From the Individual to an International Scale - FutureLearn
Politics in the 21st Century-Online Course - FutureLearn
Propaganda & Ideology Everyday Life - Online Course - FutureLearn

Short Introductions to ..... (useful summaries, with ideas for 'extra reading')
Amazon.co.uk : very short introductions politics

More advanced stuff :
UCL Uncovering Politics | Department of Political Science - UCL – University College London

Reply 5

fatmas

Original post by McGinger

Look at doing some free Moocs like :
How Politics Works: From the Individual to an International Scale - FutureLearn
Politics in the 21st Century-Online Course - FutureLearn
Propaganda & Ideology Everyday Life - Online Course - FutureLearn
Short Introductions to ..... (useful summaries, with ideas for 'extra reading')
Amazon.co.uk : very short introductions politics
More advanced stuff :
UCL Uncovering Politics | Department of Political Science - UCL – University College London

Thank you so much

Reply 6

Szara_SOAS

Official Rep

Original post by fatmas

Does anyone have any idea where I can gain work experience to apply for a degree like Politics and International Relation’s?

Hi there,

Super-curricular activities are an excellent way to showcase your passion and curiosity for a subject, and SOAS’s upcoming PPE Masterclass is a perfect chance to do that! The interactive session will be led by SOAS academics and delve into the topic of racial capitalism, giving you a taste of university-level discussions and an insight into studying politics.
You can find out more about the session here: SOAS PPE Masterclass

I hope this helps and feel free to give me a shout if you have any IR-related questions!
-Szara (Final-year BA International Relations and Arabic)