Why study here?
Where better to study politics and international relations than a truly global city? Recognised internationally for our teaching and expertise in Politics and International Relations, we’re home to a diverse student body and welcoming community. You’ll be taught by active researchers, including those from our renowned Centre for the Study of Democracy, and be able to enhance your experience by getting involved in the Democratic Education Network.
Courses
2025/26 Full-time
- Arabic and International Relations BA Honours
- Chinese and International Relations BA Honours
- Culture, Environment and Social Change BA Honours
- French and International Relations BA Honours
- Global Challenges BA Honours
- History and Politics BA Honours
- International Relations and Development BA Honours
- International Relations and Development with Foundation BA Honours
- International Relations BA Honours
- International Relations with Foundation BA Honours
- Law and International Relations LLB Honours
- Politics and International Relations BA Honours
- Politics and International Relations with Foundation BA Honours
- Politics BA Honours
- Politics with Foundation BA Honours
- Spanish and International Relations BA Honours
2026/27 Full-time
- Arabic and International Relations BA Honours
- Chinese and International Relations BA Honours
- Culture, Environment and Social Change BA Honours
- French and International Relations BA Honours
- Global Challenges BA Honours
- History and Politics BA Honours
- International Relations and Development BA Honours
- International Relations and Development with Foundation BA Honours
- International Relations BA Honours
- International Relations with Foundation BA Honours
- Law and International Relations LLB Honours
- Politics and International Relations BA Honours
- Politics and International Relations with Foundation BA Honours
- Politics BA Honours
- Politics with Foundation BA Honours
- Spanish and International Relations BA Honours
2025/26 Full-time
- Diplomacy and Global Politics MA (January)
- Diplomacy and Global Politics MA
- Global Development MA (January)
- Global Development MA
- International Relations and Democratic Politics MA (January)
- International Relations and Democratic Politics MA
- International Relations and Security MA (January)
- International Relations and Security MA
- International Relations MA (January)
- International Relations MA
2025/26 Part-time day
- Diplomacy and Global Politics MA (January)
- Diplomacy and Global Politics MA
- Global Development MA (January)
- Global Development MA
- International Relations and Democratic Politics MA (January)
- International Relations and Democratic Politics MA
- International Relations and Security MA (January)
- International Relations and Security MA
- International Relations MA (January)
- International Relations MA
2026/27 Full-time
Known for our combination of pure, practice-led and applied approaches, and for using our knowledge for the betterment of society, we offer PhD, MPhil, DProf and MRes study. We can provide you with guidance on how to write your research proposal and our entry requirements for a Research Degree.
2025/26 Full-time
- Arabic and International Relations BA Honours
- Chinese and International Relations BA Honours
- Culture, Environment and Social Change BA Honours
- French and International Relations BA Honours
- Global Challenges BA Honours
- History and Politics BA Honours
- International Relations and Development BA Honours
- International Relations and Development with Foundation BA Honours
- International Relations BA Honours
- International Relations with Foundation BA Honours
- Law and International Relations LLB Honours
- Politics and International Relations BA Honours
- Politics and International Relations with Foundation BA Honours
- Politics BA Honours
- Politics with Foundation BA Honours
- Spanish and International Relations BA Honours
2026/27 Full-time
- Arabic and International Relations BA Honours
- Chinese and International Relations BA Honours
- Culture, Environment and Social Change BA Honours
- French and International Relations BA Honours
- Global Challenges BA Honours
- History and Politics BA Honours
- International Relations and Development BA Honours
- International Relations and Development with Foundation BA Honours
- International Relations BA Honours
- International Relations with Foundation BA Honours
- Law and International Relations LLB Honours
- Politics and International Relations BA Honours
- Politics and International Relations with Foundation BA Honours
- Politics BA Honours
- Politics with Foundation BA Honours
- Spanish and International Relations BA Honours
2025/26 Full-time
- Diplomacy and Global Politics MA (January)
- Diplomacy and Global Politics MA
- Global Development MA (January)
- Global Development MA
- International Relations and Democratic Politics MA (January)
- International Relations and Democratic Politics MA
- International Relations and Security MA (January)
- International Relations and Security MA
- International Relations MA (January)
- International Relations MA
2025/26 Part-time day
- Diplomacy and Global Politics MA (January)
- Diplomacy and Global Politics MA
- Global Development MA (January)
- Global Development MA
- International Relations and Democratic Politics MA (January)
- International Relations and Democratic Politics MA
- International Relations and Security MA (January)
- International Relations and Security MA
- International Relations MA (January)
- International Relations MA
2026/27 Full-time
Known for our combination of pure, practice-led and applied approaches, and for using our knowledge for the betterment of society, we offer PhD, MPhil, DProf and MRes study. We can provide you with guidance on how to write your research proposal and our entry requirements for a Research Degree.
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Careers
Industry links
Our staff are active researchers bringing their knowledge and expertise into their teaching on our courses. We regularly invite external speakers to take part in our well-established series of seminars, public lectures and conferences. Our teaching team has links with international organisations, NGOs and think tanks, as well as international research networks.
Job roles
Our students graduate with a well-rounded skills base and can go on to work in roles such as:
- Diplomat
- Journalist
- Policy analyst
- Civil servant
- Researcher
- Teacher
- NGO worker
- Media officer
Westminster stories
Students visit New York as part of UN Awareness tour
Students spent four days in New York as part of a United Nations Awareness tour, organised by the Democratic Education Network.
Read moreGo to New York visit article
International Relations students visit Brussels
On a three-day trip , students visited a variety of European Union (EU) institutions and the NATO headquarters.
Read moreGo to Brussels trip article
Westminster researchers work with BBC Panorama to investigate war crimes by UK Special Forces
Research unit Unredacted is undertaking a multiyear investigation into the alleged commission and cover-up of war crimes by UK Special Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Chat with our students
Ask some of our current students about their experience of life at the University of Westminster.
What our students say
Keletso Kesupile
International Relations and Development
Though I could give you an endless list of why I enjoy my course so much, one thing that sticks out the most is the teachers. The academic staff create a friendly and comfortable environment for all the students. They not only push us to think outside the box and consider new things, but encourage us to see the uniqueness in all of us and celebrate our diversity.
Sofiia Zaitseva
International Relations and Democratic Politics MA - 2022
I would describe my experience of studying here as challenging and insightful. I felt supported by the friendly environment at the University, which helped me get through my studies with a positive mindset.
Jon Woodburn
BA History and Politics and WWC Mumbai - 2019
Senior Caseworker | House of Commons
Being one of the most diverse universities is something which attracted me as I wanted to experience different cultures and broaden my horizons. Studying History and Politics at Westminster was the best combination possible, as all the resources needed from Parliament, to the British Library and Museum were within walking distance from my campus.
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