What are the library facilities like?
Oxford’s library services are outstanding. The Bodleian library receives all works published in the UK and these can be referenced in its many reading rooms. The Department library contains a comprehensive range of basic collections for reading lists. College libraries are very helpful and the strongest in the field of politics are Nuffield College, St. Antony’s and All Souls. Within Oxford there are also specialist institutes and centres such as the International Development Centre, the Oriental Institute, the Centre for Chinese Studies and St Antony’s College. You will need to be prepared to traverse Oxford to find all the resources you need, though books can be ordered electronically and most journals can be accessed online.
