International relations

Develop your global perspective

Want to explore international conflict, cooperation, and competition? An undergraduate degree in international relations will develop your awareness of global complexities, advanced analytical thinking, and the strategic skills sought after by international employers. Establish your international expertise, and prepare to make your mark on our interconnected world.

Elevate your international expertise

Ready to advance your understanding of international diplomacy and power dynamics? A masters degree in international relations provides specialised knowledge of complex global issues, a practical understanding of conflict resolution, and strategic analytical skills valued by international organisations. Build your global skills, and get ready to make a global impact.

Achieve international relations authority

The Department of Government is a powerhouse in the study of international relations. Our PhD programme provides you with advanced research training and supervision by leading global scholars.

Our students have published in prestigious political science journals such as International Organization, International Studies Quarterly, Journal of Politics, Journal of Conflict Resolution, and Journal of Peace Research, among others.

Our Department of Government offers two routes to a research degree:

• PhD Government
• PhP (doctoral programme)  

Both are three-year programmes. A PhP is normally for students without a prior Masters degree and you normally take a number of taught modules in your first year.

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