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Welcome to the official page for LSE's Department of International Relations.

International Relations has been taught at LSE since 1924 and the Department is in its 91st year. It is one of the oldest and largest Departments of International Relations in the world. To learn more about the Department and our programmes of study, please visit http://www.lse.ac.uk/International-Relations

And if you are thinking of joining us as a student, please look at our FAQs for Prospective Applicants, and for Offer Holders and Current Students:
http://www.lse.ac.uk/international-relations/faqs

23/09/2026

The IR Department is proud to support the work of the Grimshaw Club, and we are excited to highlight some of their achievements. 🌟

From Switzerland to Morocco and all the way to Kenya, China, and Thailand, Grimshaw's trips this year have taken students across the globe 🌍

The Grimshaw Club is The London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE oldest student society, focusing on the discipline of International Relations and issues of international affairs since 1923. Each year, they organise trips abroad to multiple locations, giving students the chance to immerse themselves in different cultures and priorities of different regions, while connecting with governmental organisations, diplomatic missions, NGOs and UN organisations!

Follow LSESU Grimshaw Club for updates on exciting events and trips they will be organising this year. 🗞️

21/09/2026

Welcome back, and welcome to all our new students! 🎉

We launched the new academic year with our IR Welcome Address, featuring Professor Jeffrey Chwieroth, Dr Martin Bayly, Dr Boram Lee, and Dr Sichen Li.

Together, they explored: “What are the most significant issues likely to shape international relations over the next century, and how should today's students prepare to understand them?”

Here's to an exciting year of learning, debate, and discovery! 🌏📚

17/09/2026

📣 Join us for a fireside chat book launch that introduces the new book by Olu Fasan, In The National Interest: The Road to Nigeria's Political, Economic and Social Transformation.

Timed to coincide with Nigeria's sixty-sixth Independence Anniversary this event provides a timely platform for critical discussion on Nigeria's future and the prospects for political, economic and social transformation.

🗓️ Wednesday 7 October 2026
⏰ 5.30pm - 6.45pm
📍LSE campus, venue tbc to ticketholders

🎫 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/66-years-on-can-nigeria-escape-the-fragility-trap-unlock-its-potential-tickets-1999096148394?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

16/09/2026

🎉 Congratulations to our BSc International Relations Prizewinners on their outstanding academic achievements!

This year, we're delighted to recognise:

📚 Emma Lee Zixuan for achieving the highest mark in the IR100 Theories and Concepts of International Relations examination among IR students.

📚 Luka Lacey for achieving the best examination performance among second year BSc International Relations students.

📚 Mahira Haque for the highest overall degree performance among third year BSc International Relations students and for the best 10,000-word dissertation.

Her dissertation is titled "The Afterlife of Defeat: The Paradox of Personalist Legitimacy in the Middle East."

🔗 Find out more about their awards: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationalrelations/2026/08/19/bsc-ir-prizewinners-2025-26-announced/

14/09/2026

🥇 We've been ranked #1 in the UK for International Relations in the Guardian University Guide 2027 subject rankings.

🌏 The subject rankings consider a range of indicators, including student satisfaction, staff-to-student ratios, and graduate career prospects.

Read more: https://www.lse.ac.uk/news/latest-news-from-lse/lse-ranked-top-in-london-in-guardian-university-guide-2027

27/08/2026

Congratulations to Jemima O'Reilly, our MSc International Relations student, and her team on receiving the Fondazione Achille e Giulia Boroli Award at the CIVICA Capstone Project Competition for the Democracy Challenge! 🎉 👏

Their policy paper, titled “Governing the Mood Machine: A Dual Strategy to Empower and Protect Young EU Voters in the Platform Era,” examined how democratic institutions can address the growing influence of digital platforms on political behaviour, particularly among younger voters.

“It was an honour to receive the Fondazione Achille e Giulia Boroli Award. Collaborating with peers from across Europe showed how diverse perspectives can inspire innovative solutions to today's democratic challenges,” Jemima said.

Read the Q&A with Jemima about the CIVICA Multicampus course: https://info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisions/international-strategy-and-academic-partnerships/CIVICA/Interviews/Prize-Ceremony-in-Milan

08/08/2026

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Today, we're introducing some of the unofficial members of our IR team: the cats who supervise virtual meetings, inspect keyboards, help us plan events, and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Meet some of the cats of our IR colleagues, each with their own personality, favourite pastime, and a remarkable talent for appearing on camera at exactly the wrong moment.

🔹 Photo 1: Freya (Romy Mokogwu, Department Affairs Co-ordinator)
🔹 Photo 2: Nina, and Photo 3: Archie (Sarah Hélias, PhD and Research Manager)
🔹 Photo 4: Moose (Rosie Springett, Programmes Co-ordinatorr)
🔹 Photo 5: Soc (Amanda Schultz, Student Experience Manager)
🔹 Photo 6: Belgazou (Mark Bryceland, IR Programmes Manager)

01/08/2026

Cheers to the IR Department Class of 2026! 🎉

Graduation marks both an ending and an exciting new beginning. Thank you for joining us at the reception and sharing this special occasion with your loved ones. We are proud of everything you have achieved and excited to see what comes next. Wherever your ambitions take you, know that you will always have a home in the alumni community 🌏

Classof2026

23/07/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2026

As you prepare to cross the stage tomorrow, we celebrate the years of dedication, perseverance, and achievement that have brought you to this moment.

We are proud to share this important milestone with you and your families at the IR Department reception and wish you every success as you pursue your ambitions and make a positive impact on the world.

Here's to your future accomplishments and the opportunities that await. 🌍✨

08/07/2026

This June, our PhD candidates Yuan Chi, Peter Leddy, and Terrence Mullan took part in the Institute for Qualitative and Multi-Method Research (IQMR) at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School. The programme provided intensive training in qualitative research design and methodological best practices, helping them build valuable skills for the next stage of their research journeys.

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