About the School
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Welcome to Politics and International Studies (POLIS) at the University of Leeds.
We are 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.
Open Days
Friday 22 and Saturday 23 June 2012
To find out more about our undergraduate courses, come along to one of our open days. As well as attending subject talks and our taster lecture you can chat with staff and students, visit our accommodation and explore the campus.
News
Dr Victoria Honeyman on referendum for elected mayors
Dr Honeyman, Lecturer in British Politics discusses the upcoming referendum in Leeds on elected mayors.
Student Profile
Richard Vale
I like being able to switch on the news and apply what I’ve learnt in lectures and seminars to contemporary events – it’s always good to have a reminder that what you’re studying is relevant to everyday life.
Scholarships
2012
We are pleased to offer a number of postgraduate scholarships available for UK/EU and international students. Find out more on our postgraduates pages: