Department of Politics and International Relations

About the school

Located in Heslington, York, the University of York was founded in 1963 in York, England, and broadened that same year by adding over 30 departments and institutes that covered a wide range of studies. One of the departments was the Department of Politics and International Relations. Times Higher Education has ranked the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of York among the top 10 departments in the UK for the level of its research and its research environment. According to the Times Higher Education's rankings of the Research Excellence Framework 2021 for Politics, the department is now placed 11th in the nation overall. Gregory Dyke (British media executive, football administrator, journalist, and broadcaster), Aníbal Cavaco Silva (11th Prime Minister and 21st President of Portugal), and Matt Carter (General Secretary of the Labour Party) are some of the many notable alumni of the Department of Politics and International Relations. The Department of Politics and International Relations is located at Derwent College in Heslington, York. Heslington is a suburban village within the City of York, a historic city in northeast England. Known for its rich history and renowned architecture, York attracts visitors throughout the year.

Location of the school

Life at the Department of Politics

Students who join the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of York become integral to a valuable, vibrant, and diverse community of students and staff. The University offers on-campus housing centred around the 11 college communities comprising its small parkland campus. Postgraduate students have the option of self-catered single rooms or studio apartments, both of which are conveniently placed on the small campus and close to University resources. Working with the York Housing Association (YHA), the University also offers on and off-campus couples and family accommodations. For more comprehensive information, go to the University accommodation section. The meals are served at different dining locations all across campus and feature a wide variety of food appropriate for the student's needs and interests. Through the Meals in Advance Deal (MAD), students can buy their meals in advance. The University of York offers free bus transportation throughout the campus and along designated city routes. Parking on campus is also available with a valid parking permit purchased from the online parking permit system.

Additional benefits of studying at the Department of Politics

The University of York’s Department of Politics and International Relations strives to expose students to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. The Department strongly emphasises the significance that struggles for better equality have historically had for understanding politics and social evolution in its teaching and research. The Department is dedicated to several projects: - The Athena Swan Charter is a framework for advancing gender equality in higher education (HE) used worldwide - Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students receive help from the Department of Politics and International Relations while enrolled at the University - The University of York offers a special Disabled Staff Network called INCLUDE, devoted to creating inclusivity and assisting students with disabilities to make engagement accessible - The Staff Sexual Diversity and Equality Forum strives to inform and influence the University's attitude towards LGBTQ+ students and to develop an inclusive environment for them - In May 2018, the University of York Department of Politics received an Athena SWAN Bronze Award for its dedication to gender equality and dedication to the Athena SWAN Charter Also, the York University Student Union (YUSU) runs a number of popular bars and dining venues across the campuses. The multiple award-winning York Student Television (YSTV) is the oldest student television station in England. The students also can take part in different sports groups, art and music societies, and the popular annual York Carnival.

Admissions criteria

The entry requirements for each postgraduate programme at the University of York - Department of Politics and International Relations may vary, but the general admission information includes: - Candidates for master's programmes require a bachelor's degree - Complete the information form - Statement of purpose - A letter of recommendation - The applicant's undergraduate transcripts, which must be translated into English - Graduate admissions test results (GMAT, GRE, and LSAT) - Resume/CV - Proof of proficiency in English (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS) - Minimum scores required: - IELTS (Academic): 6.5+ - C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency: 176+ - Duolingo: 120+ - LanguageCert SELT: B2 with 33/50 in each component - LanguageCert International ESOL: B2 - PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online: 61+ - TOEFL: 81+ The International Pathway College (IPC) runs courses for international students willing to study at the postgraduate level at the University of York but do not meet the standard entry requirements. For more information, visit the International Pathway College section

Job placements

Employers all across the world appreciate the York Political Science degree. Students not only obtain academic knowledge but also abilities for employment and the chance to work, intern, or study abroad. The graduating students seek lucrative professions in the public and private sectors, in addition to further education, and construct successful careers worldwide. - The York Students in Communities and Schools, formerly known as the Student Internship Bureau, advertises paid, project-based internships within and outside of York that are only for York students and managed by the university - Students can search for employment prospects by signing up on the Handshake portal, where employers frequently post job openings - The Department of Politics and International Relations gives graduate students the chance to transfer to a Placement Year degree programme, which is a structured work experience opportunity - The University of York also offers a Job Hunting Toolkit that compiles helpful information from all over the website to walk students through the process of looking for jobs, applying for them, and handling job offers