Department of Politics and International Relations

We are one of the top-ranked departments for the study of politics and international relations worldwide, and have an exceptional reputation for research. If you are interested and passionate about politics, we offer students an exciting and rewarding place to come and learn.

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Your course

A group of politics students walking in front of the Elmfield building at the University of Sheffield.

Why study politics at Sheffield?

Prepare for your future career

Student Stories

Prospects and Opportunities

BA International Relations and Politics student, James, talks about the different opportunities he's had while studying at Sheffield an the different paths these have opened up in his future.

A degree that's right for me

BA Politics student, Emily, discusses why she chose to study at Sheffield and why this degree was right for her.

Module information

BA Politics

BA International Relations and Politics

BA Economics and Politics

BA History and Politics

BA Politics and Philosophy

BA Politics and Sociology

BA Politics and Modern Languages and Cultures

BA Politics, Philosophy and Economics

BSc Politics, Philosophy and Economics

Do more outside of your degree

Poltics student Lucy Davis-Jenkins in front of body of water and skyscrapers - Germany

My experience at the University of Mannheim

Lucy Davis-Jenkins, BA International Relations and Politics with International Experience
"I was able to travel around Germany during my time there which was such a valuable experience"

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The Politics and Sociology student working with Sheffield’s ‘Think and Do Tank’ to protect the rights of Sheffield rivers

Undergraduate Politics and Sociology student Alban Krashi has been working with the Sheffield based organisation Opus Independents to find solutions to some of society’s most complex issues.

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Championing inclusion through my degree

Kaydian Payne, BA International Relations and Politics
"The mentality I developed whilst looking at how best to include different groups in different settings will give me the right tools to use in the charity and non-profit sector."

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