9th
in the UK for research power in Politics and International Studies
(REF 2021)
Political Science and International Studies
We are one of the largest and most academically vibrant departments of Political Science and International Studies in the UK. Our centres include the Institute for German and European Studies and the Centre for Russian, European and Eurasian Studies.
- 12th
in the UK for studying Politics
(Times University Rankings 2026)
- 13th
in the UK for studying International Relations
(Guardian University Guide 2026)
Study in POLSIS
Undergraduate degrees
Take the opportunity to examine some of the most important political issues, both at a national and international level, that we, as citizens, face in the 21st century.
Postgraduate degrees
POLSIS offers the broadest range of MA programmes of any department in the UK, all delivered by internationally-recognised staff.
Research programmes
Our postgraduate research programme reflects the Department's main areas of work. It is available as a PhD, MPhil, or as an online programme.
