Our research

Politics was 5th in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research.

Voters would have forgiven Cameron for failing to hold an EU referendum, study shows

EU funding failed to win hearts and minds and prevent Brexit vote

We have grown significantly in recent years and our reputation for high quality research has helped us recruit staff with excellent records, providing us with a breadth and depth of expertise. Research income has grown with major awards from the Economic and Social Research Council, the European Commission and Leverhulme Trust. The department's strong research culture is reflected in our regular seminars and workshops and visits from internationally renowned scholars.