International Relations (Research)

As one of the largest concentrations of International Relations scholars in the world, our Department offers a vibrant and productive environment for you to pursue your PhD.

You’ll work with expert faculty and become part of a lively community of doctoral researchers. We’re committed to critical, theoretically informed and politically engaged research. Our research has a high level of impact on current world affairs.

Areas of study
Our areas of expertise and supervision include:

• historical and normative international theory

• global political economy

• war, violence and security

• international development

• global health policy

• global environmental politics.

Conceptually, our research draws on – and contributes to – the development of postcolonial, poststructuralist, Marxist, feminist, queer, green, critical constructivist and analytical philosophy traditions.

We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.