Department of International Studies and Social Science

We are a vibrant department offering an exciting choice of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and research degrees.

We pride ourselves on our international focus across our courses and our commitment to enhancing the employability of our students.

At undergraduate level we offer contemporary single and joint honours courses in:

• History
• International Relations
• Politics
• Sociology

We offer a range of postgraduate courses that focus on contemporary global and local issues, such as:

• Terrorism, organised crime and global security
• Diplomacy, law and global change
• Community and social action

There is a wide range of expertise within the department in topics across the social sciences and humanities, and supervision is available to research students. Over the years we have built up excellent relationships with international and local organisations and maintain a strong research profile.