BSc International Politics with Placement Year
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About Brunel University London
Brunel University of London (BUL) is a public research university located in the Uxbridge area of London, England. It is named after Isambard Kingdom Brunel, a Victorian engineer and pioneer of the Industrial Revolution. It became a university in June 1966, when Brunel College of Advanced Technology was awarded a royal charter and became Brunel University; it is sometimes considered a plate glass university. In 2014 the university formally adopted the name Brunel University London, and in 2024 became the University of London's 17th member, adopting the trading name Brunel University of London. Since 2014 the university has been organised into three colleges: the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences; the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences; and the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences. Brunel has more than 16,000 students and 2,200 staff, and an annual income of £271.3 million (2021–22), of which £22.4 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £311.9 million. The university won the Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2011. BUL is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the European University Association, and Universities UK.
What Students Say
The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 91% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 91% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
Academic support is accessible; 96% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 96% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
The community feel here is incredible. 91% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 96% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.