Politics and International Relations

League table rankings, stats and brags

13th in the UK for Politics, according to Times Higher Education Good University Guide
16th in the UK for Politics, according to CUG (Complete University Guide) 2024
Top 25 in the UK for Politics, according to Guardian University Guide

Research Excellence Framework

Ranked in the UK top ten for the quality of our research outputs and our research environment - the support we give to our researchers - according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021)

Facilities and key information

Undergraduate and postgraduate

Located within Derwent College, conveniently placed near the centre of Campus West.
Bicycle parking is available throughout the college grounds, both secure and open.
D Bar cafe and Courtyard eatery, both located within the college grounds.
York is the UK's first Human Rights City, championing a vibrant, diverse, fair and safe environment.

Undergraduate-specific

Students have the choice to add a placement year as part of any BA programmes offered within the department.

Postgraduate-specific

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