Select campus:UKDubai
University of Birmingham
Menu

Study with us in the School of Government

Study in the School of Government and you will have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of exciting and forward thinking programmes with the opportunity to examine some of the most important political issues of the 21st century.

  • Top 2

    We’re consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers

    (High Fliers ‘Graduate Market in 2026’ report)

    Read the report
  • #12

    in the UK for studying Politics and International Relations

    (The Times UK University Rankings 2026)

    The Times League Table
  • Two female students having a discussion, whilst sitting on a bench on the University of Birmingham campus

    Start your journey

    Choose to study with a leading centre for politics, international relations, sociology and European studies and take the opportunity to examine the most important political issues that we face today.

    Undergraduate degrees
  • A student reading a book in the University of Birmingham library next to a bookcase

    Postgraduate study

    We offer a wide range of taught Masters programmes, as well as Postgraduate Diplomas, Certificates and other qualifications that can be taken on a full time, part time or modular basis.

    Postgraduate courses
  • student taking part in an online session

    Distance study

    Study from anywhere in the world with practitioners in government, civil society and the private sector, as well as with people new to development.

    Distance learning

  • Continue your journey

    With an innovative and ambitious research agenda, informing government and governance at all levels, the School of Government offers a vibrant environment for postgraduate research.

    Research degrees