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
• 97 per cent student satisfaction, a true testimony to the student experience at Essex, which places us in the top six politics departments in the country
• Authors of widely-used 'A' Level and undergraduate textbooks
• Host of the British Election Study and British Journal of Political Science
• Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis

News and Events

Latest News:

Dr Tom Quinn wins prize for young scholar's contribution to the study of British politics | Dr Gizelis' research featured in Science Magazine | More Britons are saying 'no' to Europe | Hands-on social science features in new book | Broadcast highlights: London 2012: Olympic medals 'reflect human development' | Going for Gold: Country Conditions and London 2012 | More News...

Last modified on 27 April 2012