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:

Public perception of government’s trustworthiness and honesty has plummeted in the period from 1997 to 2013 | Essex plays host to prestigious peace and conflict conference | Essex public opinion research wins international award | Exploring human rights and democracy around the world | Professorial Fellowship Studentship | Research confirms lack of public support for action in Syria | More News...

Last modified on 27 February 2013