International Relations

About this programme

Top 20 for Politics (incl. International Relations) The Complete University Guide (2027) Top 15 for Graduate Prospects (Politics and International Relations) The Complete University Guide (2027) International Relations at Lancaster equips students with a unique understanding of global dynamics and the analytical tools necessary to navigate complex international issues. You will explore global challenges, foreign policy, security threats, and international cooperation and rivalry, while developing critical thinking skills, practical expertise, and the ability to evaluate different perspectives on contemporary global events. Guided by academics who shape national and international policy, you’ll emerge inspired and confident to tackle the challenges of our times. How do AI and cyber technologies change our understanding of politics, security and war? How are emerging powers altering the global order? Can international institutions address global poverty and environmental crises? How is the continued rise of China reshaping the global balance of power? Is the Global South an invention of the North? Taught by influential, inspiring academics who shape policy at global and local levels, International Relations at Lancaster will give you the skills necessary to address these questions and tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our times. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary international relations from top experts in the field, and acquire the necessary skills for a career in local and international politics.