Welcome to Durham
Congratulations on your offer to join our School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA). Entry to this programme is extremely competitive, and holding an offer is a great achievement. You have an exciting and challenging time ahead of you in a School that will provide you with the skills needed to understand, evaluate and produce knowledge about politics and international relations.
Our School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA) is ranked 8th in the UK for Politics in the Complete University Guide 2024 and World Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023.
We are a research-intensive department, and we use innovative teaching techniques to ensure we combine our latest world-leading research into the programmes we deliver.
We look forward to meeting you in Durham in September and supporting you throughout your Durham journey.
Your Masters Hub
Your Masters Hub provides the information you need to accept your offer, apply for visas and funding, and prepare for your arrival in September.
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Module selection 2025 / 2026
Once you accept your offer, you can make your initial module selections. We will send you a link to a module selection form via email. In the meantime, the module brochures below give you a taste of what is on offer for the coming academic year.
MA and MSc module selection brochure
- MA International Relations (L2T207)
- MA International Relations: East Asia (M9L007)
- MA Politics and International Relations of the Middle East (M9K707)
- MA Politics and International Relations (Political Theory) (L2K407)
DGSiCoreModules | DGSiOptionalModules
- MSc Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding (L2K909)
- MSc Defence, Development and Diplomacy (L2K609)
Public Policy module selection brochure
- MSc Public Policy (L2KB09)
Modules are not confirmed and may change slightly.