International Relations, Politics and History Loughborough University

Overview

The International Relations, Politics and History programme offered at Loughborough University conducts research in contemporary politics and international relations, political theory, early modern and modern history. Most of our research falls between the humanities and the political and social sciences. 

Career

Studying a PhD can pave the way for a diverse range of career paths, as well as nurture skills that are in demand and advanced. It offers you the opportunity to push the boundaries of knowledge, become an expert in a specialised area and provide you with opportunities to work in a range of careers. You will also enhance your interpersonal skills, such as networking and building professional relationships, which will be highly important for your future.

A PhD will elevate your skills as a researcher and our extensive training provision is also supported by the Doctoral College. Our vibrant research atmosphere, as well as regular workshops, visits from international experts in their fields and informative seminars where you'll be asked to present, provides invaluable experience for a researcher to become a significant thinker in their field. 

Recent graduate destinations include:

• Trinity College Dublin, Research Assistant

• National Citizens Advice, Policy Researcher

• Nottingham Trent University, Lecturer

• IB School Teacher, Costeas Geitonas IB World School, Greece