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Welcome to the School of Politics and International Relations

The School of Politics and International Relations has an excellent reputation and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, as well as top quality research degrees.

We aim to challenge and inspire our students, and give them the skills to succeed in their chosen career.

We are a diverse, research-led school, which integrates research and teaching at every level. Our research covers almost all aspects of contemporary politics and international relations, and our staff publish regularly in the very best journals and with the top publishers.

School of Politics and International Relations

Our work placements and employability programme provides valuable work experience and a practical application of your studies.

Our courses

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Latest news

Journal Editorship

Description: We are delighted to announce that Anja Neundorf has been invited to join the editorial team of Political Science Research and Methods.
Date:: 13 August 2018

New publication from Ed Burke

Description: The School of Politics and International Relations is delighted to announce the recent publication of a book by Dr Ed Burke.
Date:: 12 April 2018

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Ballots and Bullets blog

Corbyn’s critics must go back to their social democratic roots

Does Brexit really realise the ideals of JS Mill?

Taking over schools is taking over the heart and minds of the next generation: The case of Hungary

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Upcoming events

Reflections on the Pakistan Elections 2018

Date: 14 September 2018 (10:30-17:30)
Location:: b7, The Hemsley, University Park
Description: In collaboration with the PSA South Asia Group.

Marx after 200 Years

Date: 17 (09:00) - 18 September 2018 (17:00)
Location:: The Hemsley (Staff Club)
Description: To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Karl Marx, the Marxism Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association of Great Britain and the Centre for the Study of Social and Global Justice are organising a two day workshop.

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