Department of Government

Our department is an international leader in many areas of politics. We are strongly committed to a study of politics that is broad in scope, rigorous in approach and open to new ideas.

Whether you are studying, undertaking research or working in the department, you will be part of a world-leading, culturally diverse community that prides itself on the quality of its teaching and research.

What makes us unique?

• The country's leading political science department
• Awarded a prestigious Regius Professorship from HM the Queen in January 2013
• Home to world-leading researchers in international relations, human rights and elections
• Consistently achieves high student satisfaction scores (91 per cent): a true testimony to the student experience at Essex
• Authors of widely-used 'A' Level and undergraduate textbooks
• Host of the British Journal of Political Science
• Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis
• Home of the British Election Study for many years

News and Events

Latest News:

The Brian Barry Prize - a new prize in political science | Professor Gleditsch awarded €1.17 million grant to study non-violent conflict | Royal accolade for Essex excellence in political science | More News...

Last modified on 27 February 2013