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Undergraduate
Study Politics & International Relations as part of our flexible graduate BA.
Postgraduate taught
We offer a variety of one-year MSc programs in Politics, International Relations and Public Policy.
Postgraduate research
Study a PhD or MPhil within the department ranked 1st in the UK for research.
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Our research centres
Learn more about the world class research emerging from the European Policies Research Centre and the Centre for Energy Policy.
Our people
Academics contributing world-leading research across the School.
About the department
More about our ethos, teaching and accolades.

Our departments

In numbers

  • 1st
    in REF2021 for Politics research
    (Times Higher Education)
  • 1st
    in Scotland for Politics
    (The Times Good University Guide 2023)
  • 6th
    in the UK for Politics
    (The Times Good University Guide 2023)
  • 89%
    for Research Quality
    (The Complete University Guide 2023)

Unparalleled insight into what shapes our world

The School of Government and Public Policy combines world-class teaching and research that explore political systems and institutions throughout the world and how they inter-relate. Graduates leave our programmes with a thorough and nuanced understanding of political science, policymaking and practical approaches to political problems.

Our graduates also gain transferable skills in research and analysis and go on to pursue careers in government, civil service, consultancy firms, banks, NGOs, SMEs and start-ups. Others find our courses ideal preparation for doctoral research and careers in academia. 

The foundation of our work is a vigorous research culture. Our Research Excellence Framework 2021 submission was the highest-rated in the UK, with 62% of research rated world-leading and 100% of the impact rated outstanding.

 

Our students

MSc Public Policy student Josh Box

Josh Box

MSc Public Policy

Staff and lecturers always go out of their way to help, whether face-to-face, through Skype or e-mail. Student support services are also very good, as are the finance department who have given me invaluable support and advice.
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Kusum Vishwakarma PhD Politics student

Kusum Vishwakarma

PhD Politics

The School follows an excellent interdisciplinary approach of combining ideas and practical knowledge with real world engagement. It has an impressive setup with different Centres functioning in collaboration which definitely enhances the overall experience.
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MSc International Relations student Sarah Finlay

Sarah Finley

MSc International Relations

I have been greatly impressed with the specialist knowledge held by each of my lecturers and tutors. Not only did they provide great lectures and seminars, they were also highly approachable and easy to talk to.
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EPSA 2023

22nd - 24th June 2023 - Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow

The University of Strathclyde will host the 13th annual European Political Science Association conference. Programme co-chairs are Dr Despina Alexiadou (University of Strathclyde) and Professor Ken Benoit (LSE).

Set to be the largest ever EPSA Conference, it will consist of a mix of world-leading political science research, engagement through professional events, roundtables, networking functions and an outstanding social programme.

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