International Relations, Politics and History

Democratic instabilities, political and international violence, and contested histories are some of the topics we study to understand our world and how it is challenged by factors such as climate breakdown, geopolitical insecurities, and technological innovation. Part of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.

6th in the UK for International Relations

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Top 15 in the UK for History

Complete University Guide 2026

Top 10 in the UK for Politics

Guardian University Guide 2026

I was motivated to continue my study at postgraduate level at Loughborough to help develop my academic and research skills, as well to dive deeper on a specific element of Politics and International Relations - Security – which I find fascinating!

Joshua, MA International Security
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Research

We are renowned for our interdisciplinary and collaborative work on security, peace and political violence, different forms of engaged political theory that focus on pressing political difficulties and our work with policymakers in different countries.

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Staff

Our academic staff are all internationally recognised in their field of expertise. We are also home to a dynamic community of research fellows and research students and support staff providing outstanding services for teaching and research.

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