School of Politics and International Studies - Site Homepage
Global Security Challenges MA
Learn about matters of global security which present major challenges for modern world societies, from military conflict to climate change, with our new Masters degree in Global Security Challenges.
Find out moreOur school vision
Structures of power and responsibility are key to addressing the global challenges we face. We research and study in order to make a difference in the politics of global challenges.
Discover moreResearch and expertise
Our experts advise governments, provide commentary to the media, work with non-governmental organisations and engage with communities around the world.
Discover morePolitics and Parliamentary Studies
Record number of students join 'outstanding' parliamentary programme to develop the experience they need to tackle the challenges facing the world today.
DISCOVER MORESchool of Politics and International Studies
The School of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) is a vibrant school where academic research informs and ignites our teaching. We provide the academic tuition and theoretical training to explore the current challenges of our global society.
Studying with us
Undergraduate degrees
Find your bachelor programme in international development, international relations, or politics and discover our opportunities to expand your horizons with international study and work experience.
More on Undergraduate degreesMasters degrees
We offer Masters courses in the main areas of global development, international relations and security, and politics for you to further develop your skills and interests.
More on Masters degreesResearch degrees
During your PhD you can experience a supportive, stimulating and challenging research environment alongside academics who share your passion for your subject.
More on Research degreesOur vision
The politics of global challenges
The School of Politics and International Studies at Leeds is a dynamic, pluralist, research-intensive learning environment. Working across our group subjects and with other schools in the Faculties of Social Science, Environment, Engineering and Medicine we focus on ‘the politics of global challenges’ in our research and teaching.
We are committed to disciplinary and interdisciplinary excellence and real-world impact, engaged in the interrelations among local, regional, national, international and global politics.
Our reputation
Top 30
in the world for development studies
QS World University Rankings, 2024
Top 20
in the UK for politics
The Complete University Guide 2025
4th
most targeted university by the UK’s top graduate employers
High Fliers report, The Graduate Market in 2024
Top 30
in the world for development studies
QS World University Rankings, 2024
Top 20
in the UK for politics
The Complete University Guide 2025
4th
most targeted university by the UK’s top graduate employers
High Fliers report, The Graduate Market in 2024
Upcoming events
Undergraduate October Open Day for prospective students
University of Leeds
You Have Not Yet Been Defeated
Baines Wing SR (2.10) | 16:00 - 17:30
Theorizing Feminist Civil Disobedience
Parkinson SR (B.09) | 16:00 - 17:30
Civilising the Digital Citizen
Parkinson SR (B.09) | 16:00 - 17:30
Authority in the 21st Century
Parkinson SR (B.09) | 16:00 - 17:30
Catriona McKinnon on climate justice
Baines Wing SR (2.37) | 16:00 - 17:30