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Prospective Student Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0) 141 444 8600
studywithus-hass
Other Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0) 141 548 2733
hass-courses-gov@strath.ac.uk






Our departments
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

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.

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.

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.
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.