We provide an exceptional environment for learning, training and research. We offer a unique opportunity to study and understand specific parts of the world in theoretical and disciplinary context, in a School that has established itself as one of the most dynamic and distinctive academic units in the UK.

We have several world-class researchers working in the areas of political theory, comparative politics and international relations. Our research is also greatly enhanced by the presence of one of the biggest research student groups in Durham University, with a broad cohort of students pursuing research degrees, representing nearly 50 different nationalities, including students from the Middle East and North Africa, East Asia, continental Europe, and East Africa.