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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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Postgraduate taught

Postgraduate research

Latest news

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

Sir Francis Hill Scholarship - applications now open

Description: Applications are now being accepted for the Sir Francis Hill Scholarship offered by the University Graduate School.
Date:: 11 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

Contesting boundaries. Understanding our increasingly complex world

Date: 21 June 2018 (09:00-17:00)
Location:: ESLC Building, University Park
Description: ?Sixth Annual Postgraduate Conference in Politics and International Relations.

Hybrid War Workshop

Date: 26 June 2018 (09:30-17:00)
Location:: A45 Sir, A45 Sir Clive Granger
Description: On Tuesday 26th June the Centre for Conflict, Security and Terrorism hosts a one day workshop.

Managing and depositing your ESRC data

Date: 26 June 2018 (14:00-16:30)
Location:: Jubilee Campus
Description: Come along and improve your knowledge and skills on the management and archiving of social science research data questions in an interactive, hands-on setting.

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