Explore the stimulating and varied field of politics and international relations. We equip you for career success through our innovative practical modules and exciting placement opportunities.

Join our large, vibrant doctoral community, and work with world experts on research in comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.

97% of our research outputs are rated ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, meaning that the University of Reading is 6th highest in the UK for research outputs (Times Higher Education analysis of the latest Research Excellence Framework 2021 – Politics and International Studies, when scoring by GPA Output). Many of our academics have attracted prestigious funded fellowships and grants for their work.