School of Government & International Affairs

 School of Government & International Affairs

Durham's School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA) combines a long tradition of expertise in a wide range of fields in politics, political theory, political economy, and international relations with a depth of specialisms in regional expertise - Europe, East Asia, USA, the Middle East and wider Muslim world. SGIA provides a unique environment for learning, training and research.


Why Chose SGIA

  • The QS World University league tables rank Durham in the world's top 25 universities for the quality of, and demand for, our graduates.

  • SGIA is ranked 12th in the UK for world-leading and international excellence in research.

  • Durham University is in the top 3 in the prestigious Times Good University Guide, and ranked 5th in the UK in the Complete University Guide with Politics in 9th position. In the Guardian University League Tables for Durham is ranked 8th overall and in Politics 7th.

  • We have a vibrant Postgraduate Community with students from 58 different countries.


Contact Details

School Office
The Al-Qasimi Building
Elvet Hill Road
Durham DH1 3TU, UK
Tel: +44 (0)191 334 5656
Fax: +44 (0)191 334 5661

Durham Global Security Institute

HH Sheikh Nasser al-Mohammad Al-Sabah Programme