Postgraduate Politics and International Relations
Let's tackle international issues together
Now is an exciting time to be studying Politics and International Relations, and our postgraduate courses at the University of York place you at the heart of current political thinking, research and debate.
We are home to a prestigious, lively and international community of students and academics at the forefront of research in the main political areas of conflict and development, international politics, political theory and public policy.
Our taught Masters courses
- Applied Human Rights (MA)
- Contemporary History and International Politics (MA)
- International Political Economy: Critical Theories, Issues and Conflicts (MA)
- International Relations (MA)
- International Relations and Comparative Politics (MA)
- International Relations and Global Ethics (MA)
- International Relations and Human Rights (MA)
- Peace and Conflict Studies (MA)
- Political Theory (MA)
- Public Administration (MPA)
- Public Administration - International Development (MPA)
- Public Administration and Public Policy (MA)
Or, find another course.
Our research degrees
We also offer the following research degrees:
Why study Politics at York
13th in the UK
for Politics, according to the Times Good University Guide 2023.
16th in the UK
for Politics, according to Complete University Guide (CUG) 2024.
Postgraduate Online Open Day
5 February 2025, 11am to 2pm GMT
Find out what postgraduate study at York is all about at our Online Open Day.
Meet your department, speak to support staff and chat with students.
