International Relations, Politics and History

Migration, populism, war and peace-building and international history are some of the topics we study to understand our world and how it is challenged by factors such as climate change, urbanisation and technological innovation. Part of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities.

3rd in the UK for Student Experience in History

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Top 5 in the UK for Research Intensity in Politics

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Top 5 in the UK for Graduate Prospects in History

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"I was interested in the field of security, and this course provided me with the teaching and skills that helped me achieve my ambition of working in that field. I will soon be starting a role within the Tactical Partnerships Team for the National Crime Agency within their National Cyber Crime Unit. My role will involve helping enhance the NCCU's tactical engagement with the private sector to enable external partners to directly contribute the NCCU's objective to disrupt serious and organised crime."

Tasha Allin, MA Security Dissertation topic: 'The securitisation of Islam in EU Counter-terrorism policy documents after 9/11.'
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Research

From war and terrorism, protest politics, human rights, and contemporary challenges to democracy, to migration, international security, populism, and anarchism, our research covers the breadth of political theory and practice.

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New blog post explores the history of Sara Baartman

In a recent blog post, History graduate Keisha Vinda offers insight into her undergraduate research around identity in historical contexts, focusing on the life of Sara Baartman.

UK lobbying rules explained: why no one seems to be in legal trouble

Reader in Politics at Loughborough University, Dr Phil Parvin, has published an article in The Conversation about UK lobbying rules.

Dominic Cummings evidence: five key questions that must be investigated

Loughborough academics, including Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Dr Chris Zebrowski, have highlighted five key questions for an inquiry into the Government's handling of the pandemic in a recent article for The Conversation, following Dominic Cumming's allegations.

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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