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
• Home to world-leading researchers in international relations, human rights and elections
• Top six for student satisfaction (97 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
• Hosted the British Election Study between 2011-2012
• Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis

News and Events

Latest News:

The highest court in the land - a well-kept secret? | National awards for our academics and alumnus from the department | Good news for new police and crime commissioners | New longitudinal study of public attitudes to policy delivery launched | More News...

Last modified on 18 December 2012