Department of International Politics

• Is global terrorism a product of the 21st century?
• How do financial markets make billions in a second and where do they go?   
• Is development a choice or inevitability?
• Is nuclear energy good for the Earth?
• Why do people refer to the 'clash of civilizations'? 

The International Politics degree at City will help you find answers to these and many other questions about our changing world.  We are a growing community of students and academics dedicated to exploring the many processes of change occurring in the world today.

The expertise of our Faculty comprises a diverse range of themes in International Relations, including development and globalisation, civil society and social movements, history and religion, global political economy, governance and international institutions. Geographically our research and teaching focus, but are not confined to, Europe and North America, Africa, the Middle East, Russia and the former USSR. 

City’s approach to International Politics aims to be comprehensive, and relevant for the understanding power in the 21^st century. Elaborating on traditional themes in the discipline of International Relations, the City’s degree places an emphasis on issues underpinning global policy-making today. Our students study the complexities of economic, social and political transformations that continue to reshape power, and the effects of theses shifts on the policy-making process. 

Read what our student's have to say:

• Ahmed's MA testimonial
• Holly's BSc testimonial

International Politics at City is highly inter-disciplinary. Our staff and students have close links with the Departments of Sociology, Economics, Journalism, as well as many institutions outside the City University.

The skills of International Politics graduates are sought after by governmental bodies, international institutions, non-governmental and civil society organizations, as well as the private sector. We welcome, and encourage, students from all backgrounds and all parts of the globe.