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Politics and International Studies (POLIS) is a vibrant and innovative school where academic research informs and ignites our teaching.
We have over thirty-five academics, and our department is one of the largest of its kind in the UK.
Our open and friendly environment attracts people from a wide variety of backgrounds. Their diverse opinions and outlooks create an exciting environment for study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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We offer programmes in the areas of Politics, International Development and International Relations.
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Political parties will play on Mandela's legacy
Dr Alex Beresford is quoted in an article discussing how Nelson Mandela will loom large in South Africa's general election campaigns over the coming months, when parties fall for the temptation for an easy boost.
Student Profile
Emily Spurrell
The year spent working in Washington and London was a great opportunity and I learnt so much from being able to see things as they happened. It was so exciting to see Obama elected and see the inner workings of Parliament.
The US Presidential Election
Dr Christine Harlen, Lecturer in US Politics and International Political Economy discusses surprising developments in the elections, the impact Obama may have in his second term and how his re-election will affect the US and beyond.
Podcast: The US Presidential Election
[MP3: 9.6MB] [13 minutes]