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Getting here, finding your way

Getting to the University is straightforward, see the Maps tab for details.

The department is in Derwent College, next to Heslington Hall on University Road, and very near the university bus terminus. Come to Derwent Reception, and either ask the porters for directions, or follow the signs.

Getting around the department can sometimes be less easy! Over forty years, the colleges have developed a sometimes-idiosyncratic system in which rooms are referred to by a letter and number system. The letter is the first letter of the College in which the room is (eg D=Derwent College); the first figure is the floor, and the three figures together are the number of the room itself (eg 004 is on the ground floor). Occasionally, there is a second letter; this refers to the Block in the College (eg D/D001 is room 001 on the ground floor of  'D' Block of Derwent College).

If in doubt, ask at the Department reception, which is on the first floor above Costa Coffee, or Derwent Reception Porters.

Coded locks

Please note, rooms in Derwent B and D block have coded locks on the doors - the codes can be obtained from Derwent Reception Porters or the Politics and International Relations main office.

Office opening hours

The Department of Politics and International Relations reception is on the first floor of Derwent College, above the main Porters reception, and is open 10am to 4pm (Monday to Friday).

When the department office is closed,

  • deliveries can be left at Derwent reception
  • student assignments can be posted in the blue box on the reception counter
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