Politics and International Relations
We research and teach in areas such as Russian politics, politics of the Middle East, international security, humanitarian intervention, or the politics of sub-state nationalism
Daily Mail University Guide 2026
Our courses integrate learning across the subjects of politics and international relations to help you understand the interactions between people, places and power relationships.
We are active researchers with a strong focus on addressing real-world issues and changes, and we use these strengths to teach and support you in your studies.
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Matthew describes how the practical experiences from his course are preparing him for his future career
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A call for papers for the research project Scotland’s Human Rights Defenders Fellowship Programme
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Twin sisters Eliza and Melanie Chiswell will this week celebrate all they have achieved at the University of Dundee, despite the cancellation of the Graduation ceremonies they had looked forward to for four years.
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Campaigners from Russia and Zambia have begun a three-month fellowship at the University of Dundee designed to support those at risk for their work in protecting human rights around the world
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A University of Dundee student will forgo his 21st birthday celebrations in order to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK by walking the entire length of the Outer Hebrides alone
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I'm Tilly Sherwood, and I studied MA (Hons) International Relations and Politics