International Relations

The International Relations (IR) Subject Group at the University of Glasgow is a world-leading centre for critical research and teaching on global politics, and the UK’s second-highest IR department by the 2024 Guardian University rankings

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About International Relations at Glasgow

Our work centers on pressing global themes of security, crises, and equality, embracing interdisciplinarity and methodological pluralism. Staff expertise includes emotions in international politics, critical security studies, human rights, and international theory. We analyze how security and justice intersect across various contexts, from migration and military crises to urban policing dynamics.

Our commitment to critical approaches in IR enables us to address complex issues related to race, gender, inequality, and post-colonial power structures. We provide students with the skills to understand and engage with contemporary global challenges through cutting-edge research and a rigorous, globally focused-teaching program. The IR Subject Group at Glasgow fosters an inclusive, collaborative environment that shapes future leaders and scholars in international relations.