Politics and International Studies (POLIS) is a vibrant and innovative school within the Univeristy of Leeds where academic research informs and ignites our teaching.
We have over forty academics, and our department is one of the largest of its kind in the UK.
Our open and friendly environment attracts people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Their diverse opinions and outlooks create an exciting environment for study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Undergraduate Students
Politics and International Studies is a unique department that brings together research and teaching in international, political and development studies.
We offer four degree courses for undergraduate students.
- BA International Development
- BA International Relations
- BA Politics (includes details about optional Parliamentary Studies Pathway)
- BA Economics and Politics
Our BA programmes are flexible. You can choose degree modules that cross discipline boundaries, and develop a degree structure that meets your interests and career aspirations.
All our lecturers are active researchers, and their expertise and understanding will inform and enlighten your study.
Postgraduate taught programmes
We offer taught MA degree programmes in the areas of Global Development, International Relations and Security, and Politics.
- MA Global Development
- MA International Relations
- MA International Relations and Politics of the Middle East
- MA Conflict, Development and Security
- MA Security, Terrorism and Insurgency
- MSc Political Science
Postgraduate research programmes
We promote excellence in research in the core disciplines of politics and international studies, and we are particularly committed to promoting interdisciplinary research.
In terms of defined interests, we can provide supervisory support across a wide range of specialisms and cross-cutting topics.
Postgraduate Scholarships
We have a number of scholarships available for UK/EU and international students wishing to pursue postgraduate study. Scholarships are available for both postgraduate taught and postgraduate research applicants.