The work of the GEC is aligned with the EU’s Lifelong Learning Programme including the Jean Monnet Programme and the Erasmus Mundus Programme. Teaching activities are innovative and adaptable with a strong emphasis on enactive ‘learning by doing’.  Our learning activities include:

• student/staff debates on topical issues of European politics
• joint PhD workshops held with the University of Ghent
• EU simulations and crisis games
• Concours training, employability workshops, alumni and careers events

Study opportunities

We combine high-quality teaching with cutting-edge research in a supportive environment that welcomes students from all over the world. SPIR offers thirteen taught Masters programmes. We can also provide research supervision on a very wide range of topics across Politics and International Relations.

Consultancy and professional development (CPD)

The GEC provides consultancy and ongoing development opportunities for high-level professionals such as political advisors, consultants, policy-makers, business leaders and legislators.  Our activities include:

• policy and political briefings
• political and economic consultancy trade-related business consultancy on areas of research expertise such as political, financial, legal and demographic specialisms
• continuing professional development for policy makers, legislators and business professionals