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.

  • 9th

    in the UK for research power in Politics and International Studies

    (REF 2021)

  • 14th

    in the UK for studying Politics

    (Times University Rankings 2025)

  • 15th

    in the UK for studying International Relations

    (Guardian University Guide 2025)